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1. Program weather channels into the transceiver's memory for scanning.
Follow the same procedure as for regular channels under Section 5.6.
2. Press the SCAN key once to start memory scanning or hold down the
SCAN key during memory scanning to start priority scanning.
3. The programmed weather channels will be scanned along with the
regular programmed channels. However, scanning will not stop on a
normal weather broadcast.
4. When an alert is received on a weather channel, scanning will stop
and the transceiver will emit a loud intermittent beep to alert user of a
NOAA broadcast.
5. Press the WX key to stop the alert tone and receive the weather report.
5.10 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16
1. To select the emergency channel, press the 16/9 key from any
channel.
2. Transmit your emergency signal in the same manner as on regular
channels. If you cannot contact anyone on channel 16, switch to
another channel.
3. To revert to the previous channel from channel 16 press the 16/9 key.
4. See the OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for additional
emergency operating practices.
5.11 CHANNEL 9
Channel 9 is used as a hailing channel for initial, non-emergency contact with
other vessels. Hold down the 16/9 key for 1 second or more to select channel 9.
5.12 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13
Channel 13 is used at docks and bridges and for maneuvering in port.
Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and
passing in restricted waters. Messages must be short and use low power.
In emergencies and when approaching blind river bends, high power is
allowed. Press and hold the PWR UP key on the microphone or the H/L key
to temporarily switch to high power.
5.13 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67
When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic between
ships, high power may be temporarily used by pressing and holding the
PWR UP key on the microphone or the H/L key.
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Owner's Manual
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