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Standby/Receive and Transmit
Standby/Receive and Transmit
Standby/Receive and Transmit
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Standby and Receive
Standby is the usual mode for the radio whenever it is turned On. From this
mode, you can change your settings using the buttons on the front of the radio
and switch to Transmit mode using the Talk button. Signals will be received
on the selected channel(s) and alerts broadcast by the Coast Guard and NOAA
will activate the corresponding routines in your radio.
NOTE
Coast Guard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16 and you
need to have Weather Alert turned On to receive NOAA alerts.
While in Standby mode, you will receive any messages sent on the
channel to which you are tuned.
Transmit
Transmit mode gives you the ability to interact with safety
services, other vessels, and shore stations. When you use
this capability, be sure to follow the procedures and to
observe the courtesies that govern its use so everyone
benefits. (The tables on pages 12 through 21 will help
you select the proper channels.)
To Transmit a Message:
1. Check to see that your radio is set to a proper
channel for the type of message you plan to send.
2. Toggle to the Low Power setting.
3. With the microphone about two (2) inches (5 cm)
from your mouth, press and hold the Talk button
and speak into the microphone. The Transmit icon
will appear on the LCD.
4. Release the Talk button when you are finished
speaking. Your radio can only operate in either the
Transmit or the Receive mode at any given time.
You will not hear the response to your message
unless the Talk button is released.
When the last segment disappears from the
Battery Power icon, the battery outline of the icon
will start to blink to indicate very little power is left.
The radio will still transmit until the battery voltage
drops below the minimum required to operate
the radio.
Operating Your Radio
Operating Your Radio
2 Inches (5 cm) From Mouth
Low Power Mode
Check Channel Number
Talk Button
Transmit Icon
