Operating On Channel 13; Operating On Channel 67 - Standard Horizon HX850S Owner's Manual

desired channel in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting other
traffic, and then go back to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact.
When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, state the name of the other vessel
you wish to call and then "this is" followed by the name of your vessel and
your Station License (Call Sign). When the other vessel returns your call, im-
mediately request another channel by saying "go to", the number of the other
channel, and "over". Then switch to the new channel. When the new channel
is not busy, call the other vessel.
After a transmission, say "over", and release the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch.
When all communication with the other vessel is completed, end the last trans-
mission by stating your Call Sign and the word "out". Note that it is not neces-
sary to state your Call Sign with each transmission, only at the beginning and
end of the contact.
Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel. Some
radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or
when scanning.

6.13 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13

Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and for maneuvering in port. Messages
on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and passing in
restricted waters. In emergencies and when approaching blind river bends,
High power is allowed. Pressing the [ H/L ( )] key will change the power out-
put from Low Power (1 Watt) to Medium-1 (2.5 Watts), Medium-2 (5 Watts), or
High (6 Watts) power. When you change from this channel then return to it,
Low Power will be automatically selected.

6.14 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67

When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic between ships,
High, Medium-2, or Medium-1 power may be used temporarily (in the USA
band) by pressing the [ H/L ( )] key. When you select this channel again, the
transceiver will revert to low power.
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