2. OPERATION

2.9Switching the Frequency to Display

With showing the message list, you can switch the frequency to 518 kHz or 490 (or 4209.5) kHz by pressing ◄ or ► key.

518

Press

490 (4209)

Switching the frequency to display

2.10Alarm Messages

The sequence of events when an alarm message is received is as shown below.

When receiving SAR (Search and Rescue) message:

The audible alarm beep sounds, and the SAR message is shown. Note that All Messages list appears if other list option is chosen when the ENT key is pressed. (See paragraph 2.11.) The aural alarm sounds medium beep.

When receiving WARNING message (A/B/L):

When the Warn Msg Alm on System menu is set to On, the audible alarm sounds and the message for receiving appears. The aural alarm sounds long beep.

Note: When both alarms are received, the aural alarm sounds short beeps.

Silencing audible alarm

Press any key (except key).

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Furuno NX-700A/B manual Switching the Frequency to Display, Alarm Messages, When receiving SAR Search and Rescue message

NX-700A/B specifications

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