Chapter 4: Operating the Radio
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Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction (US only)
The low power requirement on channels 13 and 67
in US mode can be temporarily overridden in cases
where 1W is not sufficient.
➤
To override the LO power restriction on
channels 13 or 67 and transmit at high power:
Press and hold the
PTT
key. TX power is LO. Press
and hold the
HI/LO / USER
key while continuing to
hold
PTT
. Output is set to HI power for as long as
you hold down the
HI/LO / USER
key.
Note:
Channels 13 and 67 are for bridge to bridge operations only. See Appendix B:Chan-
nel List for approved usage.
4.5 Setting the Channel
Press and release the UP arrow to increment the
channel number.
Press and release the DOWN arrow to decrement
the channel.
Press and hold either key for rapid channel
scrolling.
4.6 Selecting a Weather Channel
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts
continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed. The Ray101 is
programmed to receive10 NOAA weather channels and sound an alarm if a
weather alert is received.
Press and release the
WX/BAND
key to enter Weather mode. The WX indicator
appears.
Press Channel UP/DOWN to change the WX channel 1 through channel 10.
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