2. Basic Operation

2.1 Channel Selection

2.1.1 Channel 16

Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emer- gency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must moni- tor Channel 16.

Push [16] ( 9 ) momentarily to select Channel 16.

Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16, or rotate [CHANNEL] to select operating channel.

INT

25W

Push TAG

CALLING

2.1.2 Channel 9 (Call channel)

Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use call channel. Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. Call channels can be programmed (p. 8) and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall.

Push [16] ( 9 ) for 1 sec. to select call channel of the se- lected channel group.

CALL” and call channel number appear.

Each channel group may have an independent call channel after programming a call channel.

Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting call channel, or rotate [CHANNEL] to select an operating channel.

 

 

INT

Push for

25W

CALL

1 sec.

TAG

 

 

CALLING

 

Convenient: Using microphone

Push [16/9] momentarily to select Channel 16.

Push [16/9] for 1 sec. to select call channel.

Push [Y]/[Z] to select any other operating channel.

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Furuno FM-3000 manual Basic Operation, Channel Selection, Channel 9 Call channel