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3.5
ANTENNA MOUNTING/THE EME EXPOSURE
For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy, make sure the antenna is:
• Connected to the radio before transmitting;
• Properly mounted;
• Locale where it will be away from people:
• Locate at least three feet (91 cm) from the Base Station transceiver and
Handsets;
• Use standard type of PL259 connector
3.6
MOUNTING THE HANDSET
Find a mounting location near the base station to mount the wall hanger for
handset. The distance between the base station and the wall hanger should be
less than the length of the handset cable.
Caution:
Keep the radio and handset at least 1 meter away from any magnetic
device such as compass on your vessel.
. BASIC
OPERATION
4.1 TRANSMISSION
AND
RECEPTION
1
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the radio.
2
After the radio has been installed, make sure of the power supply and
antenna being properly connected.
3
To rotate the
VOLUME/POWER
knob clockwise turn on the radio and
select a comfortable volume level.
4
To turn the
SQUELCH
knob clockwise until the background noise
disappears.
5 Rotate
CH
knob to select channel
6
Press Hi/Lo key to select high power or lower power.
7 Press
the
PTT
(Push-To-Talk) button on the handset to make the radio
into transmission mode. the TX indicator on LCD is displayed.
8
Speak clearly in a normal voice into the microphone.
9
once the transmission is finished, release the
PTT
button. The radio is at
receive mode, icon Rx appear on screen.
4.2 CHANNEL
SELECTION
Channel 16/9 Key gives you a quick access to the channel 16
Channel 16/9 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for
establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during dual watch. While
standing by, monitoring channel 16 is a must.
4.2.1
USA, INTL and Canada MODE
There are altogether 53U.S.A.,61Canadian and 55 International channels
listed in the channel list section. These channel groups may be specified
for the operating area. To select the desired channel:
rotate
CHANNEL/SELECT
knob to select channel in the active band. With
the knob being rotated, the channel is displayed on the LCD display;
1 Press
the
BAND
/SAVE button, to switch the operational channel band
{USA & INTL & Canada}.
2
The icon-U will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode, The icon-I will be
displayed on the LCD for INTL mode The icon-C will be displayed on the
LCD for Canada mode Successive press and release toggles between
USA INTL and CAN band.
