Standby/Receive
and Transmit
Operating Your Radio
Standby/Receive and Transmit
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Advanced Operation
Operating Your Radio
Advanced Operation
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Marine Standby and Receive (Rx) Mode
Marine Standby mode is the default mode for the radio whenever it is turned on. From this mode, you can change current settings by becoming familiar with the different key functions in Marine Standby mode. While in Marine Standby mode, the user will be able to transmit by pressing the Push to Talk (Talk) button. Signals in Receive (Rx) mode will be received on the selected channel(s).
NOTE
Coastguard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16. While in Marine Standby mode, you will receive any messages sent on the channel to which you are tuned.
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Channel 16 Button
Channel 16
Channel 16 Mode
Channel 16 mode gives you quick access to calling on Channel 16 from any operational mode.
To Switch to Channel 16:
1.Press the Channel 16 button to change to Channel 16.
2.Press the Channel 16 button a second time and return to the last used Standby channel.
Low Power Mode
Talk Button
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Transmit (Tx) mode gives you the ability to interact with safety services, other vessels and shore stations. When you use this capability, be sure to follow the procedures and to observe the courtesies that govern its use so everyone benefits. See Appendix to help you select the proper channels.
To Transmit a Message:
1.Check to see that your radio is set to a proper channel for the type of message you plan to send.
2.Toggle to the Low Power setting.
3.With the microphone about 5.0 cm [2 in.] from your mouth, press and hold the Talk button and speak into the microphone. The Transmit icon will appear on the LCD.
4.Release the Talk button when you are finished speaking. Your radio can only operate in either Transmit (Tx) or Receive (Rx) mode at any given time. You will not hear the response to your message unless the Talk button is released. If the Battery Power icon begins blinking on the LCD when the Talk button is pressed, the radio will NOT transmit.
NOTE
If the Talk button is held down for five (5) minutes, the radio will automatically sound a series of beeps and cease transmitting to prevent unwanted signal generation and battery drain. As soon as the Talk button is released, it can be pressed again to resume transmission.
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Tri-Watch Mode
NOTE
The radio must be squelched for
Tri-Watch Setup
To Program or Edit the Tri-Watch Channels:
1.Press and hold the
NOTE
The main channel number will flash to indicate channel position. If there is no input activity for 15 seconds, the radio will sound two (2) beeps and return to Marine
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