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BASIC OPERATION
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Channel selection
IMPORTANT!:
Prior to using the transceiver for the first
time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum
life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn
the power OFF while charging.
D
Channel 16
Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial
contact with another station and for emergency communica-
tions. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16.
q
Push [16] to select Channel 16.
w
Push [CH] to return to the condition before selecting Chan-
nel 16, or push [
Y
]/[
Z
] to select the operating channel.
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Channel 9 (Call channel)
Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. The call channels
can be re-programmed (p. 9) and may be used to store your
most often used channels for quick recall.
q
Push [CALL] to select the call channel.
• “CALL” and the call channel number appear.
• Call channel can be re-programmed. See the “Call channel
programming” on p. 9 for details.
w
Push [CH] to return to the condition before selecting Chan-
nel 9 (call channel), or push [
Y
]/[
Z
] to select the operating
channel.
Push
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