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3.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
3.1
Front panel
1.
PWR/VOL
- Turns
NEPTUNE 100
on/off and regulates audio volume reception.
2.
SqUELCH
knob – Regulates the squelch level (noise silencer in absence of signals).
3.
Button 16
– Pressing the 16 button provides quick access to channel 16.
4.
Hi/LOW
– To select the high or low transmission power
5.
DW button
– This button activates the Dual Watch function, able to monitor two channels of
your choice.
6.
DISTRESS
button – The button below a soft cover sends a
DISTRESS
call for help. The
signal also includes your MMSI identification code and the nature of the distress. If a GPS
is connected to the device, data regarding position and time are also included in the call.
The Distress function, or any other DSC transmission function, is not operative until a MMSI
user code has been inserted
7.
MENU/SELECT
– To enter the menu of the radio and confirm the selected settings.
8.
T/W
button – Activates the Triple Watch function, able to monitor 3 different channels.
9.
STEP/SCAN
button – To select two different types of scanning.
10.
MEM
button – Allows to store the selected channel and insert it in the memory group.
11.
UP/DOWN controls
∧
/
∨
– They are useful to look through the menu and to select the
channels.
12
Internal speaker
- Guarantees clear listening of communications.
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5
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7
9
10
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12
DISTRESS
NEPTUNE 100
MEM
STEP
SCAN
MENU
SELEST
T/W
DW
Hi/LOW
16
SQUELCH
OFF
PWR/VOL
