3.Wait until the channel you have selected is free of communications. THIS IS AN FCC REQUIRE- MENT!

NOTE: For communications over short distances, press the H/L key until “LOW” is displayed on the LCD. This reduces transmission power to one watt, prolonging battery life.

4.Press and hold the PTT (Press To Talk) key and begin your transmission. The TX symbol will appear on the LCD display. (Figure 11)

5.Speak directly into the microphone on the front of the unit (see page 2) and hold the unit vertically 1 to 2 inches from your mouth.

NOTE: VHF Marine Radios communicate over distance by “Line-of-Sight”, which means that the signal may be blocked by objects such as land forms, large vessels, etc. It is therefore important to transmit with the antenna in a vertical position and with the radio positioned as far above the water as is feasible.

6.Release the PTT key when you have completed your transmission.

NOTE: You must use a specific communication style when using a marine radio, such as your station call sign or boat name and ending your transmission with proper terminology such as “Over”. Refer to the “Maritime Radio User’s Handbook”. Also be aware that the unit will automatically cancel TX after the PTT key has been pressed for more than thirty seconds to limit extensive transmissions and protect the unit from damage.

GETTING

STARTED

Receiving

and

Transmitting

TX

Transmit Display

Press and

P T T Hold While

Transmitting

FIGURE 11

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