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BASIC OPERATION

DInternational and U.S.A. channels

There are 57 International and 57 U.S.A. channels. These
channel groups may be specified for the operating area.
qPush [DIAL] to select a regular channel.
wPush [Y]/[Z] switches to select a channel.
- “DUP” appears for duplex channels.
eTo change the channel group, push [DIAL] for 1 sec.
- International and U.S.A. channels can be selected in sequence.
Push for 1 sec. International channels
U.S.A. channels
DIAL

■Channel selection

DChannel 16

Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing
initial contact with another station and for emergency
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during dualwatch
or tri-watch. While standing by you are required to monitor
Channel 16.
DCall channel
Each regular channel group has a separate call channel. The
call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels
can be programmed (p. 9) and are used to store your most
often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall.
• Push [16•C] for 1 sec. to select the call channel for the
selected channel group.
- “CALL” and call channel number
appear.
-
Each channel group can have its
own call channel when programmed.
16
C
Push