NOTE

The PTT switch is ignored for 10 seconds after the transceiver automatically switches to the receiving mode by the TOT feature.

6.5 USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS

1. To change from US to International or Canadian Marine Channels, hold down the [16/9] key and press the [WX] key. The band will change from USA, to International, and to Canadian

with each press.

2.“USA” appears on the LCD for the USA band, “INTL”

appears for the International band, and “CAN” appears for the Canadian band

3.Refer to the marine channel charts in section “10 VHF MARINE CHAN- NEL ASSIGNMENTS” for allocated channels.

6.6 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE

Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 42) for instructions on use of simplex and duplex channels.

NOTE

All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA), Industry Canada and International regulations. The mode of operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. Simplex (ship to ship) or duplex (marine operator) mode is automatically activated, depending on the channel and whether the USA, International or Cana- dian operating band is selected.

6.7 KEYPAD LOCKING

In order to prevent accidental channel change, the HX760S’s keypad may be locked out.

Hold down the [H/L()] key to lock the keypad (except the PTT, [VOL], [SQL], [POWER()], and [H/L()] keys) so

that they are not accidentally changed. The “” icon will appear at the bottom right corner on the display, to indicate that the functions are locked.

Hold down the [H/L()] key until the “” icon disappears to unlock the radio.

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