Sailor 6210 VHF, User & Installation Manual

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Chapter 2: Operation
10 VHF radio communication
Quick guide to radio telephone calls
1. Press the PTT button on the speaking device. When the TX
indicator lights up in the display, the transmission is active.
2. To enable reception of a radio signal release the PTT button.
Receiving a radio telephone call on channel 16
When you hear your call name in the loudspeaker,
proceed as follows:
1. An RX symbol shows that the radio is receiving on
the channel displayed.
2. Lift the Handmicrophone or take the handset.
3. Press the PTT key. A TX symbol shows that the
radio is transmitting on the channel displayed.
4. Repeat the name of the station calling you and
say: “This is [your ship’s name]”.
5. Suggest a working channel other than 16 by
saying: “Channel [suggested channel number]”.
6. Say: “Over.” and release the PTT key to allow the caller to confirm the
suggested new channel.
7. Switch to the new channel by turning the selector wheel knob to
the agreed channel and begin your conversation. Press PTT only
when you are talking.
Note
Press PTT only when you are talking. Always say “Over.” just before
releasing the PTT button.
Note
One transmission is limited to 5 minutes duration.
TX
RX
16
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TX