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GX6500E/GX6000E
7.3.1
Transmit Power
The TX output power of the
GX6500E/GX6000E
is set to high level (25W) in
factory default, and the “
[HI]
” indicator is displayed on the top part of the screen.
To switch the TX output power:
1. Press the
►
/
◄
key repeatedly until the
[HI]
or
[LOW]
soft key is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press the
[HI]
or
[LOW]
soft key to switch between
HI (25W) or LO (1W) output power.
When the TX output power is set to “Low” while the
transceiver is on channel 13 or 67, the output power
will temporarily switch from “Low” to “High” power until
the
PTT
switch of the microphone is released. This
soft key is not function on transmit inhibited and low
power only channels.
7.4
TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)
When the
PTT
switch on the microphone is held down, transmit time is limited
to 5 minutes. This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck 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
switch must first be released and then pressed again.
NOTE
Once the transmitter is shut down by the TOT, transmission to the last
channel is only allowed 10 seconds after the shutdown.
7.5
SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (Pages 187 to 189) for instruc-
tions on use of simplex and duplex channels.
NOTE
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA),
Industry Canada (Canada), and International regulations. Mode of
operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa.