Power/Volume

The volume knob at the top right of the radio’s face is used to power up the LVR 850. Turn the knob clockwise to turn on the radio. The unit will start on Ch. 2, then switch to Ch. 16, its default priority channel.

Squelch

Squelch, the bottom knob on the radio’s face, helps the unit screen out radio traffic resulting from signals that are too weak to transmit any- thing but noise. To adjust the squelch, turn it to the left until noise can be heard. Turn it back to the right until the noise is eliminated.

Memory Annunciator

DSC

 

Monitor

Arrow

Channel

Keys

 

 

ID

USA

Annunciator

Channel

 

Bank

Character

 

 

field position

H/L (High/Low)

 

The H/L key gives you control over the radio's wattage. The high-end is 25 Watts. The low-end is 1 Watt. If the LO ANNUNCIATOR is off, the radio will transmit at 25 Watts.

WX (Weather)

Dark clouds on the horizon? Press the WX key to enter the WX (WEATHER) MODE and get the latest weather information. Use the ↑ ↓ keys to change the WX channel.

16/9 (Priority Channel)

The 16/9 key is used to switch between priority channels. It also allows you to exit various operation modes, ignore incoming calls and cancel outgoing calls.

NOTE

Ch. 16 and Ch. 9 may only be used to make initial contact with a vessel and nothing more. When there is an emergency, all Distress calls will be broadcast on Ch. 16.

SCN (Scan)

The SCN (scan) key allows you to monitor numerous channels at the same time. Scanning options include: PRIORITY SCAN, MEMORY SCAN AND

ALLSCAN.

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