HX750S
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6.16 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13
Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and for maneuvering in port. Messages
on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and passing in
restricted waters. In emergencies and when approaching blind river bends,
High power is allowed. Pressing the [
H/L
(
)] key will change the power out-
put from Low Power (1 Watt) to Medium (2.5 Watts), High (5 Watts), or Normal
(6 Watts). When you change from this channel then return to it, low power will
be automatically selected.
6.17 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67
When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic between ships,
Normal, High or Medium power may be used temporarily (in the USA band) by
pressing the [
H/L
(
)] key. When you select this channel again, the trans-
ceiver will revert to low power.
6.18 MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE
The
HX750S
can measure water temperature. The measurable temperature
range is 14 °F to +140 °F (–10 °C to +60 °C).
6.18.1 ACTIVATING WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Turn the transceiver off.
2. Hold down the [
SQL
] key, and then turn on the trans-
ceiver while still holding down the [
SQL
] key.
3. “
SEt
SEt
SEt
SEt
SEt
” will appear on the display, indicating that the Menu
(“Set”) Mode has been activated.
4. Press the [
SQL
] key to select the Menu item “
03
03
03
03
03
dSP
dSP
dSP
dSP
dSP
”.
5. Press the [
T
] or [
S
] key to select “
Unit °C
Unit °C
Unit °C
Unit °C
Unit °C
” or “
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
°F
°F
°F
°F
°F
”.
Unit °C: Indicates the current temperature by °C.
Unit °F: Indicates the current temperature by °F.
6. Press the [
SQL
] key to save the new setting, then press
the
PTT
switch to exit to normal operation.
6.18.2 OPERATION
Soak the thermal sensor on the front panel of the
HX750S
in
water for several minutes. The water temperature will be
shown on the display.
