18 Ray54 VHF Radio
As a part of FCC procedures and marine communications courtesy, initial
contact should always be attempted using low power. Y ou should switch to
high power only when contact can not be made on low power in emergency
situations.
Note: Some channels are limited by regulation to be low power only. I f the
HILO operation request is denied, an error tone beeps.
Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction
In the US, channels 13 and 67 can temporarily
override the low power restriction.
➤To override the LO power restriction on
channels 13 or 67 and transmit at high power:
Press and hold the PTT key on the microphone
as you press and hold the HI/LO key. The TX
powe r is s et to H I pow er fo r as lo ng as you h old
down the HI/LO key.