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BASIC OPERATION
I Transmitting
Before transmitting, read the call procedures at right.
➀
Select an operating channel. See pgs. 5–6 for details.
➁
Push [H/L] to select a transmit output power.
• "LOW" appears when low output power is selected.
• High power cannot be selected on some channels. Refer to the
channel list on p. 18.
➂
Push and hold the [PTT] switch to transmit.
• "$" appears.
➃
Speak into the microphone at your normal voice level.
• Do not hold the microphone too closely to your mouth or speak to
loudly. This may distort the signal.
➄
Release the [PTT] switch to receive.
IMPORTANT:
your transmitted signal, pause for a moment after pushing
[PTT], hold the microphone 15–20 cm from your mouth,
then speak into the microphone at an even, normal voice
level.
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In order to maximize the readability of
CALL PROCEDURES
You must identify yourself when you transmit and you must
respect time limits.
1) Give your call sign each time you call another vessel or
a coast station. If you have no call sign, identify the sta-
tion by giving the vessel name and the name of the li-
cense.
2) Give your call sign at the end of each transmission that
lasts more than 3 minutes.
3) You must pause and give your call sign at least once
every 15 minutes during long ship-to-shore calls.
4) Keep your calls short (less than 3 minutes). Wait 2 min-
utes before repeating a call.
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