Basic Operation; Channel Selection - Icom iC-M91D Instruction Manual

Channel selection

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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 transceiver,
turn the power OFF while charging.
D Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for
establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Dual-
watch and Tri-watch*. While in the standby condition, you
must monitor Channel 16.
* Except for the Dutch version.
Push [16/C] to select Channel 16.
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Push [ CHAN] to return to the selected channel before
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Channel 16, or push [∫](CH) or [√](CH) to select an op-
erating channel.
Push [16/C] key

BASIC OPERATION

D Call channel
Each regular channel group has separate leisure-use call
channels. The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch*.
The call channels can be programmed and are used to store
your most often used channel in each channel group for quick
recall. (p. 13)
* Except for the Dutch version.
Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select Call channel.
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• "CALL" and the call channel number are displayed.
• Call channel can be re-programmed. See the "Call channel pro-
gramming" on page 13 for details.
Push CHAN to return to the selected channel before the
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call channel, or push [∫](CH) or [√](CH) to select the op-
erating channel.
Hold down [16/C] key
for 1 second
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