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Transmit Timeout Timer
The GX875 has a built-in time-out timer that automatically
limits transmissions to a maximum of 5 minutes of
continuous operation. This feature prevents accidental
blocking of the frequency should your PTT become
jammed or be otherwise pressed accidentally.
When the time-out timer activates, the transmission will
stop and the radio will return to receive mode. Normal
operation will be restored once the PTT is released.
CHANNELS 16/9
The GX865 supports two priority channels.
Priority Channel 16
Channel 16 is the international emergency channel. To
immediately switch to Channel 16, short press the
key. All previous functions such as scanning will be
cancelled, transmit power will be set to 5W and the P icon
will be displayed.
Short press the
key again to return to the last
selected channel. The P icon will disappear.
Second Priority Channel
To immediately switch to the second priority channel, long
press the
key. All previous functions such as scanning
will be cancelled, transmit power will be set to 5W and the
P icon will be displayed.
To exit and return to the last selected channel, short press
the
key twice. The P icon will disappear.
Programming the Second Priority Channel
The second priority channel can be user-programmed to
any of the standard marine channels. Note the 'second
priority channel' programming feature is also available
under VHF Operation in the Main Menu.
To program your preferred channel into the second priority
channel using the
key;
•
Long press the
key. The radio will switch to the
present second priority channel and P will be displayed.
•
Long press the
key again. P will disappear, Set
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P-2nd CH will be displayed the channel number will flash.
•
Rotate the multi-function knob to select the desired
channel.
•
Long press the
the new channel will be stored as your second priority
channel.
•
To exit and return to the last selected channel, short
press the
DUAL WATCH
The Dual Watch function is a 2 channel scan feature where
the radio switches between Channel 16 and any other
selected channel. This allows you to monitor a working
or club channel while still being able to receive important
broadcasts on Channel 16.
To use the Dual Watch function;
1. Use the Channel function on the multi-function knob to
select the desired working channel. Short press the knob
when done.
2. Short press the
DW icon will appear and the channel number will quickly
alternate between 16 and the selected channel.
•
If a signal is received on the selected channel, Dual
Watch will pause to allow the signal to be heard but will
continue to monitor channel 16 every 2 seconds resulting
in short breaks in the conversation. Once the signal has
gone, Dual Watch continues.
•
If a signal appears on channel 16 the radio will lock onto
channel 16 and take priority over any signals on the
selected channel.
•
If the weather alert function has been activated the
selected WX channel will also be monitored every 4
seconds.
To cancel Dual Watch, short press the
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
key again. P will reappear and
key twice. The P icon will disappear.
key to activate Dual Watch. The
key.
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