Model NT3 Series | ® |
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING
1.To transmit a call, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.
2.Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the microphone. The TX icon will appear continuously on the LCD display while transmitting.
3.To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX icon will appear on the display when your radio is receiving.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.
USING CHANNEL 16
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1.“MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
2.“THIS IS .........................” (name of vessel)
3.Your call sign or other indication of the vessel.
4.“LOCATED AT ................” (your position)
5.The nature of the distress and assistance required.
6.Any other information which might facilitate the rescue.
ABOUT RANGE
Your NAUTICO3 radio is designed to give you maximum range under optimum conditions.
Optimum Conditions are:
•Over water
•Open rural areas without obstructions
•Flat areas where you can see the other person
To ensure you get maximum range:
•Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will cause low power conditions
•Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power.
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