The microphone button controls whether you are receiving or transmitting. Depress the microphone button and speak clearly into the selected channel. When the microphone button is not depressed, the radio remains ready to receive signals.
Note: Your
THE LCD SCREEN
The Humminbird VHF radio’s LCD screen keeps you informed of the current state of the communications
HI or LO indicates whether you are set to transmit at the maximum legal wattage for the current channel, or at the lower 1 watt of power.
The T transmission symbol blinks when you are transmitting (that is, when the microphone button is depressed).
The large numeral appearing at the center of the screen shows the current channel selection.
SCAN appears when the scan function is enabled.
DUAL appears when the dual watch function is enabled.
WX illuminates when you are receiving in the Weather frequency band.
USA illuminates when the USA frequency band is selected.
OPERATING THE VHF RADIO
The controls, switches, and displays on the Humminbird VHF radio function as described in the previous pages. The following examples are provided to further acquaint you with communication operations.