
Operation with Minimum Function Handset |
$MON/ 1/25 Key
Pressing and releasing MON/1/25 initiates the
Pressing and holding MON/1/25 for 2 seconds toggles the output power between 1 and 25 watts. While in the 1 Watt mode, the 1W indicator illuminates on the LCD.
In US mode only, pressing this key while holding PTT overrides the 1W output setting for channels 13 and 67.
%16 Key
Pressing and releasing 16 switches the radio between the current channel and the Priority Channel.
&D/L / I.C. Key
Pressing and releasing D/L / I.C. switches receiver sensitivity between Distant (full) and Local (desensitized) modes.
While in the Local mode, the DESENS indicator is illuminated.
Holding D/L / I.C. for 2 seconds toggles on and off the Intercom function between the handset on the base station and an optional remote Full Function Handset. Press PTT to converse with the other station.
'DSC/ PRI Key
Pressing and releasing the DSC/PRI key by itself has no effect. Pressing and releasing the DSC/PRI and D/L / I.C. keys simultaneously places the radio in DSC mode, which is used to make Individual Ship’s, All Ships, Group, and Distress Calls.
Note: An optional Full Function Handset must be installed to enable the Class “D” DSC functionality.
Pressing and holding DSC/PRI for 2 consecutive seconds returns priority control from an optional second station Full Function Handset to the base station. This feature is for immediately taking radio operation control from the second station in case of an emergency.
DIM Key
Pressing this key once starts Dimmer mode, which adjusts the brightness of LCD’s backlight.
Each successive press of the DIM key switches the brightness from Off, to Low, to Medium, to High, then back to Off.