Standard Horizon HX460S Operating on Channel, Preset Channels a ~ E Instant Access, Programming

4.12 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13

Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and for maneuvering in port. Mes- sages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and passing in restricted waters. In emergencies and when approaching blind river bends, high power is allowed. Holding down the H/L key will change the power output from 1 Watt ( ) to 5 Watts ( ); if pressed and held again

2.5Watts ( ) will be selected. When the PTT switch is released, the trans- ceiver will revert to low power. Press and hold in the H/L key again if you need High power on a subsequent transmission.

4.13 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67

When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic between ships, High or Medium power may be used temporarily (in the USA band) by pressing the H/L key. When the PTT switch released, the transceiver will revert to low power.

4.14 PRESET CHANNELS (A ~ E): INSTANT ACCESS

Five user-assigned channels can be programmed for instant access. Press- ing the PRESET key provides activates the user-assigned channel bank. If the PRESET key is pressed and no channels have been assigned, an alert beep will be emitted twice from the speaker.

4.14.1 Programming

Hold down the PRESET key, and press the [p] or [q] key (repeatedly, if necessary) until the desired channel number (from among the regular oper- ating channels) is displayed.

With the desired channel number displayed, release the PRESET key. The “A” notation will appear on the LCD display, indicating that the displayed channel is now saved in the Preset Channel A position.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program the desired channels into Preset Channels b ~ E.

To delete a Preset Channel, hold down the PRESET key and press the [p] or [q] key until the Preset Channel number to be deleted is displayed, then release the PRESET key.

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