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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 used for DSC only. All the available marine channel are located on
page 34.
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).
Transmit time is limited to 5 minutes. TX icon and channel number blinks when
transmit time is over 5 minutes.
Distress
Note:
You must set the user MMSI in order to send a Dis-
tress call.Please see page 30 to set the MMSI.
This feature will allow you to transmit a Distress call.
1
Press QUICKLY
DISTRESS
,
UNDESIGNATED
appears ans
starts blinking. You can skip steps 1 and 2 WHEN IMMEDI-
ATE HELP IS NEEDED.