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BASIC OPERATION
I Channel selection
IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first
time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum
life and operation. To avoid damage to the battery pack or
charger, turn the power OFF while charging.
D Channel 16
Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial
contact with another station and for emergency communica-
tions. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both
dualwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor
Channel 16.
q Push [16•
] to select Channel 16.
C
w Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting
Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating
channel.
Push
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D Call channel
Each regular channel group has separate call channels. In
addition, the call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The
call channels can be re-programmed (p. 10) and may be used
to store your most often used channel in each channel group
for quick recall.
q Push [16•
] for 1 sec. to select the call channel.
C
• "CALL" and the call channel number appear.
• Call channel can be re-programmed. See the "Call channel
programming" on p. 10 for details.
w Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting the
call channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating chan-
nel.
Push
for 1 sec.
NOTE: Channel 16 is default setting.
(Depending on version)
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