GETTING

STARTED

Backlighting

& Key lock

Features

Key Lock Display

Press and

Hold for

HMore

LThan

1 Second

FIGURE 12

The FCC prohibits the following communications: o False distress or emergency messages oMessages to “Any Boat” except in emergencies

and radio tests

oMessages to or from a vessel on land and transmission while on land

oObscene, indecent, or profane language (potential fine of $10,000)

7.Remember to return to monitoring of Channel 16 by pressing the 16/9 key once when not using another channel.

Backlighting the LCD Display & Keypad

The backlighting feature is used to improve readability of the LCD display and keypad in dim light.

1.Press and release the PWR key after the unit has powered on. The display will be illuminated for 5 seconds after the last key press before cycling off.

NOTE: Press this key anytime you require visual reference in dim light.

Using the Key Lock Feature

If you desire to maintain a selected function on your VHF 725, such as TRI-WATCH, SCAN, or Weather Alert, you can lock the keys using the Lock feature to prevent inadvertent canceling or changing of unit settings. However, the Press- To-Talk, Squelch, and Power keys still function.

1.Press the H/L-LOCK(Hi/Low transmission power) key for more than one second after you have set the unit to the function desired. When the unit keypad is locked, the “LOCK” message will be displayed on the LCD screen. (Figure 12)

2.To cancel the lock feature, press the H/L-LOCKkey again for more than one second or turn off the unit using the POWER key.

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