4.10 DUAL WATCHING
To start dual watching, select a channel other than CH16 or NOAA weather channels and press the DW key. The “d” will appear in the LCD. This operation monitors CH16 while you are receiving the selected channel.
a)If a signal is received on CH16, dual watch pauses on CH16 until the signal disappears.
b)If a signal is received on the selected channel, the radio will operate dual watching between CH16 and the selected channel.
4.11 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16
1.To select the emergency channel, press the 16/9 key from any channel.
2.Transmit your emergency signal in the same manner as on regular channels. If you cannot contact anyone on channel 16, switch to another channel.
3.See the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for additional emergency operating practices.
4.To recall the previous channel from 16, press the 16/9 key.
4.12 CHANNEL 9
Channel 9 is used as a hailing channel for initial,
4.13 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13
Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and for maneuvering in port. Messages 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. Press the H/L key to temporarily switch to high power before transmitting. High power can only be accessed in USA and Canadian modes. When the PTT switch is released, the transceiver will change to low power.
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