Setup Mode Programming
Operating Your Radio
Setup Mode Programming
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The following series of procedures is designed to allow you to set the programmable features of your radio. Correctly following these steps results in a minimal amount of radio setup programming time.
NOTE
When in any of the Setup modes (Marine (VHF), GMRS or WX Alert), if you stop programming for longer than 15 seconds, your entry will be saved and the radio will go back to the specific Standby mode that you were in when you started programming. When you return to Setup mode and continue programming you will see the last “value” displayed. While in any Setup mode, you will not receive any signal reception.
Marine (VHF) Mode Programming
Programming these features will allow you to customize certain features of this radio to enhance your
Start from Marine Standby mode to begin Marine (VHF) Setup programming. Press and hold the Call/Enter/Setup button for two (2) seconds to enter the programming mode.
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Operating Your Radio
Set Channel Map
Active Channel Map Icon
Channel Up/Down Button
Setup Mode Programming
USA/International/Canada Channel Maps
Three (3) sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established for marine use in the USA, Canada and the rest of the world (International). Most of the channels are the same for all three (3) maps, but there are definite differences (see table on pages 20 through 27). Your radio has all three (3) maps built into it and will operate correctly in whichever area you choose.
To Set Channel Map Operating Area:
1.The Channel Map mode is the first mode that begins the Marine (VHF) Setup programming.
2.U, I and C icons will display, with the current setting (the U icon is the default) flashing.
3.Press Channel Up/Down button to select the U, I or C icon.
4.Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save this entry and move to the next setup programming mode.
NOTE
One or two of the channel maps might have been disabled for sales of this radio in some countries.
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