Getting Started
Standby/Receive and Transmit
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Backlight
The LCD will be illuminated by the Backlight whenever the
Backlight/Monitor button is pressed. It will remain On for
ten seconds. If a button on the front panel is pressed while
the Backlight is On, it will remain On for ten seconds after
that button is pressed.
Key Lock
To prevent accidental changes to your settings, you can Lock:
■
Channel 16 Button
■
Channel Up Button
■
Channel Down Button
■
High/Low Power Feature
■
Mode Button
■
UIC Button
To lock or unlock the buttons:
1. Press and hold the High/Low Power-Lock button
for three seconds. The Lock icon will appear
or disappear in the LCD.
When key lock is
On, pressing any of the listed buttons
on the front of the radio will result in a three-beep error
message. Both the Backlight/Monitor button and the Talk
button are active — you can receive or transmit a message
with key lock On, but you cannot change the channel.
Standby/Receive and Transmit
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Standby and Receive
Standby mode 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 coastguard will activate
the corresponding routines in your radio.
NOTE
Coastguard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16.
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. (See pages 12 – 21 to 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 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 have 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
Backlight/Monitor Button
Key Lock Icon
High/Low Power-Lock Button
Locked Buttons
Check Channel Number
5 cm from Mouth
Talk Button
Low Power Mode
Transmit Icon
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