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Channel selection
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Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing
initial contact with another station and for emergency com-
munications. Channel 16 is monitored during dualwatch/tri-
watch. While standing by you are required to monitor channel
16.
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Call channel
The call channel is used to store your most often-used chan-
nel for quick recall. In addition, the call channel is monitored
during tri-watch. The default setting for the call channel is
channel 9 which is for pleasure use.
BASIC OPERATION
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Power ON
➀
Rotate [PWR/VOL] clockwise to turn power ON.
➁
Operate the transceiver as indicated in the following sec-
tions.
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Low voltage indicator
When “b” appears and flashes as
shown at right, there is a DC power
source problem. In this case, check
your vessel’s battery and DC
power cable.
LOW CALL
CANUSA
USA
INT
ALT
WX
T X
TAG DUAL
SCAN
DUP ACK RCV
SCRM
TRI
BUSY
All display indications
appear briefly*.
*“SCRM” appears only when an optional
UT-79 is installed.
“dSC” appears only when an optional
UX-120 is installed.
USA
Push
or hang the microphone
on the microphone hanger.
16
Push
CALL
USA
“CALL” indicates that the
call channel is selected.
9
USA