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Ray49 Marine VHF Radio
When the severe weather alert tone is detected, the message WX ALERT is
displayed and an alarm sounds. The radio automatically tunes to the WX channel
where the weather alert has been detected. The alert is detected in all modes of
operation (Standby, Dual Watch, Tri Watch, Scan, etc.)
3.8 Selecting the Priority Channel
The Ray218/Ray55 provides you with a dedicated key for switching to the Priority
Channel 16. Press and release the
16/9
key to switch to channel 16 at high power.
The label 1ST PRIORITY appears. If already on channel 16, press and release
16/9
to return to the last-used working channel.
The
16/9
key also can be used to cancel all other modes and switch to channel 16.
Note:
When the priority channel is selected, the radio is always set to HIGH transmit pow-
er. You may reduce power if desired using the HI/LO power setting.
3.9 Selecting the Secondary Priority Channel
The Ray218/Ray55 enables you to program the
16/9
key to store a Secondary
Priority Channel. The default is channel 9. If on primary Priority channel 16 or a
working channel, press and hold the
16/9
for 3 seconds to switch to the
Secondary Priority Channel at high power. The label 2ND PRIORITY appears. The
default is channel 9.
If already tuned to the Secondary Priority Channel, press and release the
16/9
key
to switch to Priority Channel 16 at high power.
D10118-1
1ST PRIORITY
26 04.2172N
080 09.0933W
AM11:56LOC
D10119-1
PRESS and HOLD for 3 secs
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2ND PRIORITY
26 04.2172N
080 09.0933W
AM11:56LOC
