function, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level.
The radio has 11 squelch levels: OP is completely open;
10 is maximum squelch; 1 is minimum squelch.
Push
S
S
ing
The selectable channel groups are different, depending on
the version.
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for
establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both dual
watch and Tri-watch while standing by, you must monitor Channel 16.
Each regular channel group has separate leisure-use call
channels. The call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call
channels can be programmed and are used to store your most
frequently used channel in each channel group for quick recall.
Appears “WX ALT” when the weather alert function is ON.
Call channel is used to access Channel 16 (default is channel 9).
You can program the call channel with your most frequently used
channel in each channel group for quick recall.
Push
[16/C]
for 3sec. till you hear a “BEEP” tone and “DUDU”
tone to enter call channel programming mode.
DUP appears when a duplex channel is selected.
