VM-3500E
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8.12 PA/FOG OPERATION
PA/FOG mode allows the transceiver to be used as a 30W hailer (required
HAIL/PA speaker). When in Hail mode the HAIL/PA Listen’s Back (acts as a
microphone and sends sound to the front panel speaker) through the HAIL/PA
speaker which provides two-way communications through the HAIL/PA speaker.
NOTE
When in PA or FOG mode the
VM-3500E
will receive on the last selected
VHF channel before entering into the PA or FOG mode and receive DSC
calls.
PA HAIL mode
:
Allows the transceiver to be used as a power hailer. The
Hail mode has a listen-back feature which provides two
way communication through the HAIL/PA speaker.
FOG HORN mode
: Automatic signaling is transmitted through the HAIL/PA
speaker.
8.12.1 Operating the PA HAIL mode
1. Press the [
F
] key followed by the [
8
(
PA
)] key, acti-
vate the PA HAIL mode.
2. Press the
PTT
switch to speak through the HAIL/PA
speaker.
Rotate the
CHANNEL
selector knob to control the
AF output level. The AF output level can be set from
0 to 30 watts.
3. To exit the PA HAIL mode and return to radio operation mode, press the [
F
]
key followed by the [
8
(
PA
)] key again.
8.12.2 Operating the FOG HORN mode
Operator can select from Underway, Stop, Sail, Tow, Horn, Siren, Aground, or
Anchor. Please refer to page 63 for FOG Horn Timing Chart.
1. Press the [
F
] key followed by the [
9
(
FOG
)] key, acti-
vate the “FOG HORN” menu.
2. Turn the
CHANNEL
selector knob to select the one
of the eight functions described above.
3. Press the [
ENT
] key.
4. On the “
Horn
” and “
Siren
” modes, press the
PTT
switch to activate the tone through the HAIL/PA
speaker.
Rotate the
CHANNEL
selector knob to control the
AF output level. The AF output level can be set from
