Sailor A1 VHF-DSC, Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operation
Switching ON/OFF
To switch on the handset unit, push the ON/OFF button on the
handset.
If the handset unit is off, the display is blank or shows “UNIT OFF” to
indicate that the system is operated from another control unit.
To switch off the handset unit, push the ON/OFF button on the
handset for at least 1 second.
Basic Telephony Operation
To activate the VHF functions if not active press the key “16”.
Listening for Telephony Calls
According to international rules, all ships shall monitor channel 16
constantly:
1. Select channel 16 by pressing:
2. Set the squelch level by means of the buttons
a. Step down squelch level until noise is heard on free channel.
b. Then step up to the first level where just silent.
(To listen for calls on other channels, select the channel number
or use the scanning facility.)
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