Transmitting - Uniden MC535 Operating Manual

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Transmitting

The MC535 transmits on 55 marine frequencies and receives 90 different
marine frequencies. Certain channels — the weather channels, channel
70 of both the USA and International frequencies, and channel 15 of the
USA frequencies — are receive only. Your radio will not transmit on these
channels. For your reference, a listing of all the available marine
channels is printed on the back cover foldout.
Setting TX Output
Caution: It is important to remember to always use the 1W position in
port or for short range communications.
1.
When you turn the MC535 on, the unit
is automatically set to transmit at 25
watts.
2.
Press 1W/25W, to change the
transmitter output to 1W.
3.
Press 1W/25W again, to change back
to the higher power setting.
Note: Each time the 1W/25W key is pressed a short tone sounds.
Emergency High Power Override
The FCC has limited transmission power to 1W on channels 13 and 67,
except in emergencies. These channels are set automatically to 1W
when selected.
For example, you are on Channel 13.
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