Operating Your Radio
Set Channel Map
Active Channel Map Icon
Channel Up/Down Button
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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 re st 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 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.
Operating Your Radio
VibrAlert® Tone Alert
Setup Mode Programming
VibrAlert® Mode
In VibrAlert® mode, your radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone, a silent vibration or both.
To set VibrAlert®:
1.The display will show either the Vibrate icon (shake bars), Call Tone icon (bell shape) or a combination VibrAlert® icon.
2.The present setting of either, 01, 02 or 03 will be flashing.
3.Press Channel Up/Down button to select one of the following:
01 = VibrAlert® On (both shake bars and bell shape).
02 = Vibrate On (shake bars only).
03 = Call Tone Only On (bell shape only).
4.Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save this entry and move to the next setup programming mode.
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