Chapter 2: Operation
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VHF radio communication
VHF radio communication
In this section of the manual you find information on
•
Basic VHF operation
•
VHF channels
•
Programming a call channel
•
Naming a channel
Basic VHF operation
You can make VHF calls using the Handmicrophone or another speaking
device.
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.
Note
A single, short press on the
16/C
key will always bring
you to
channel 16
,
the international calling and distress
channel, no matter what menu the radio is in.
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.