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BASIC OPERATION
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International and U.S.A. channels
There are 57 International and 57 U.S.A. channels. These
channel groups may be specified for the operating area.
q
Push [DIAL] to select a regular channel.
w
Push [
Y
]/[
Z
] switches to select a channel.
- “DUP” appears for duplex channels.
e
To change the channel group, push [DIAL] for 1 sec.
- International and U.S.A. channels can be selected in sequence.
Push for 1 sec.
International channels
U.S.A. channels
DIAL
■
Channel selection
D
Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing
initial contact with another station and for emergency
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during dualwatch
or tri-watch. While standing by you are required to monitor
Channel 16.
D
Call channel
Each regular channel group has a separate call channel. The
call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels
can be programmed (p. 9) and are used to store your most
often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall.
• Push [16•
C
] for 1 sec. to select the call channel for the
selected channel group.
- “CALL” and call channel number
appear.
- Each channel group can have its
own call channel when programmed.
16
C
Push