Normal Scan; Transmitting; Setting Tx Output; Distress - PRESIDENT MC-8000 DSC Owner's Manual

Normal Scan

Normal Scan is performed only when the memory CH is registered.
To turn Normal Scan On, press and hold 16/9/TRI for 2 seconds in Triple Watch Scan mode.
Although Memory CH is scanned, Channel 16 and Channel 9 are not.

Transmitting

Note: Channel 70 is DSC only. All the available marine channel are located on page 32.

Setting TX Output

Caution:It is important to remember to use the LO position in
port or for short range communications.
1. When you turn the radio On for the first time, the unit is auto-
matically set to transmit at 25 watts (HI).
2. Press HI/LO to change the transmitter output to 1 watt (LO).
3. Press HI/LO again to change back to 25 watts (HI).
Note: Each time the HI/LO is pressed a short tone sounds.
When the channel is set as LO power channel, you can
transmit at 25 watts (HI) by pressing and holding HI/LO
during the call (except for CH 75 and CH 76).

Distress

Note: You must set the user MMSI in order to send a Dis-
tress call.Please see page 28 to set the MMSI.
This feature will allow you to transmit a Distress call.
1. In order to transmit a Distress call, press and hold DISTRESS
for 5 seconds then press SELECT .
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