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High (6 Watts) power. When you change from this channel then return to it,
Low Power will be automatically selected.
3.5 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67
When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic between ships,
High, Medium-2, or Medium-1 power may be used temporarily (in the USA
band) by pressing the [
H/L
(
)] key. When you select this channel again, the
transceiver will revert to low power.
3.6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this manual carefully to become familiar with the features of
this transceiver before using it for first time.
Do not transmit the radio without an antenna connected.
When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone
2.5 to 5 cm away from your mouth and keep the base of the antenna at
least 19 cm away from your head.
The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceed-
ing 50 %, in typical Push-to-Talk (PTT) configurations. DO NOT transmit
for more than 50 % of total radio use time (50 % duty cycle). Transmitting
more than 50 % of the time can cause RF exposure compliance require-
ments to be exceeded.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front panel of the radio
is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the
PTT
button or by using the VOX headset, if the radio is supported.
Always use the Vertex Standard authorized Battery Pack.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of
used batteries according to your local country instructions.
Only perform battery charging where the ambient temperature range is
between 0 °C to +45 °C. Charging outside of this range could cause dam-
age to the battery pack.
Battery Pack should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories.
Vertex Standard shall not be liable for any damage or accidents such as
fire, leakage or explosion of batteries, etc., caused by the malfunction of
non-Vertex Standard accessories.
This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode.
This radio is designed for and classified as occupational use only, mean-
ing it must be used only by individuals aware of hazards, and the ways to
minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use by the General
Population in an uncontrolled environment.
