Standard Horizon QUEST+ GX1256S, Owner'S Manual

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6.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 60) for instructions on
use of simplex and duplex channels.
NOTE
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA),
Industry Canada (Canada), and International regulations. Mode of op-
eration cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa.
6.5 USA, CANADA, AND INTERNATIONAL MODE
1. To change the modes, hold the [ 16/9
] key and press the [
WX
] key. The
mode changes from USA to International to Canadian with each press of
the [
WX
] key.
2. “ U ” will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode, “ I ” will be displayed for
International mode, and “ C ” will be displayed for Canadian mode.
3. Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 60) for allocated
channels in each mode.
6.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS
1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press the [ WX
] key from any chan-
nel. The transceiver will go to the last selected weather channel.
2. Press the [ UP
] or [
DOWN
] key on the microphone or on front panel to
select a different NOAA weather channel.
3. To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press the [ WX
] key. The trans-
ceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel.