OPERATION
RECEIVING
1.Turn SQUELCH fully counterclock- wise.
2.Turn on the radio by turning VOL- UME clockwise. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level.
3.Adjust SQUELCH to eliminate background noise between trans- missions. Wait until there is no signal on the channel, then slowly turn SQUELCH clockwise until the background noise stops.
4.Raise the protective cover.
5.Use the channel thumbwheels to select the desired channel. The left wheel selects the first digit of the channel number; the right wheel selects the second digit.
6.Set 1W/5W to select the desired output power.
•Use 1W for normal communica- tion.
•Use 5W for emergency or long distance communication.
Note: In a marina or harbor, try to establish communications using the
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