Manually Selecting a Channel
To manually select a channel, rotate the
PUSH – SEL
knob clockwise to
increase the number or counterclockwise to decrease it. You can also
repeatedly press
+
or - on the microphone to change it.
Communication channels are located on channel 01-28 and 60-88.
Weather channels are located on channels 0-9.
Note:
In the US, the Coast Guard may refer to Channels 21, 22, 23
etc. as 21 alpha, 22 alpha, etc. The
VHF600
shows these
channels in the USA mode as channel 21, 22, 23, etc.
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Triple Watch
Triple Watch lets you monitor Channel 16, Channel 9, and the current
Marine Channel (home or normal channel) or Weather Channel.
To activate Triple Watch, press and hold
16/9/TRI
for 2 seconds.
TRI
appears on the LCD, indicating Triple Watch mode is in effect. If a signal
is received on Channel 9 the radio keeps watching channel 16.
Press and hold
16/9/TRI
for 2 seconds to cancel the Triple Watch mode.
Note:
While in Triple Watch mode, you can change the currently
selected channel using the
PUSH – SEL
knob.
A momentary press of the
16/9/TRI
button interrupts Triple
Watch mode and remains on channel 16, or on channel 9 if
you press
16/9/TRI
once more. To return to the Triple Watch
mode, simply press the button briefly again.
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TRI HI CAN
MEM
TRIPLE
WATCHING
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