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8.3
TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT)
When the
PTT
switch on the microphone is held down, transmit time is limit-
ed to 5 minutes. This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck
PTT
switch inside the microphone. About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter
shutdown, a warning beep will be heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver
will automatically go to receive mode, even if the
PTT
switch is continually
held down. Before transmitting again, the
PTT
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and then pressed again.
8.4
SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
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simplex and duplex channels.
NOTE
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA),
Industry Canada, and International regulations. Mode of operation
cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa.
8.5
DISPLAYING SOG AND COG INFORMATION
The transceiver has the ability to display the time, date, SOG (Speed Over
Ground) and COG (Course Over Ground), as well as the vessel’s position
(latitude and longitude), when connected to a GPS receiver.
1. Press the
F
key followed by the
6
MNO
NAV
key to display SOG and COG
information.
2. To hide SOG and COG information, press the
F
key followed by the
6
MNO
NAV
key again.
8.6 ADJUSTING
DIMMER
The transceiver allows setting up the backlight intensity or to turn it off.
1. Press the
F
key followed by the
1 -/*
DIM
key to enable the setting up of the
backlight intensity.
2. Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select the desired backlight intensity.
3. Press the
CLR
key to return to radio operation.