3DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
3.6Front panel
(1) ON/OFF/VOLUME
Turns REGATTA 2 on/off and regulates audio volume reception. The radio is turned off when you completely rotate the knob
(2) SQUELCH
Regulates the squelch level (noise silencer in absence of signals).
(3) MICROPHONE jack
Insert the mike connector into this jack.
(4) Alphanumeric keypad
The keypad gives the possibility to select channels, to add your own MMSI identification code and to activate/deactivate many other functions described in the following pages.
(5) FUNCTION keys
They enable to enter into the menu pages, to activate some functions such as Triple Watch, SCAN or to activate the ATIS mode.
(6) H/L
Push the H/L button to select high transmission power (25W) or low power (1W). The LCD display will show HI (high power) or LO (low power).
The H/L function is accessible in normal VHF or MEM mode.
(7)
(Backlight)
Hold the 
button down to activate the display and keypad backlight (“LITE” appears on the display). You can select 4 different backlight levels.
(8) D/W (Dual Watch)
This button activates the Dual Watch function, able to search the tuned channel and channel 16 alternatively.
(9) Emergency Channel 16
Pressing the 16 button provides quick access to the emergency channel.
(10) 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. For further details, see paragraph 8.7.
2The Distress function, or any other DSC transmission function, is not operative until a MMSI user code has been inserted.
(11) LCD Display
The large LCD (liquid crystal) display constantly shows the operating status of the radio as well as being a function guide with the
(12) Internal speaker
Provides crystal clear sound.
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