Vertex Standard HX760S 6.16 OPERATING ON CHANNEL, 6.17 OPERATING ON CHANNEL, 6.18 MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE, H/L, H/L, SQL, SQL, SEt, SQL, SQL, PTT, HX760S, 03 dSP, HX760S, Unit °C

6.16 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13

Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and for maneuvering in port. Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and passing in restricted waters. In emergencies and when approaching blind river bends, High power is allowed. Pressing the [H/L()] key will change the power output from Low Power (1 Watt) to Medium (2.5 Watts), High (5 Watts), or Normal (6 Watts). When you change from this channel then return to it, low power will be automatically selected.

6.17 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67

When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic between ships, Normal, High or Medium power may be used temporarily (in the USA band) by pressing the [H/L()] key. When you select this channel again, the transceiver will revert to low power.

6.18 MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE

The HX760S can measure water temperature. The measurable temperature range is 14 °F to +140 °F (–10 °C to +60 °C).

6.18.1 ACTIVATING WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR

1.Turn the transceiver off.

2.Hold down the [SQL] key, and then turn on the trans- ceiver while still holding down the [SQL] key.

3. “SEt” will appear on the display, indicating that the Menu (“Set”) Mode has been activated.

4. Press the [SQL] key to select the Menu item “03 dSP”.

5. Press the [T] or [S] key to select “Unit °C” or “Unit °F”.

Unit °C: Indicates the current temperature by °C.

Unit °F: Indicates the current temperature by °F.

6.Press the [SQL] key to save the new setting, then press the PTT switch to exit to normal operation.

6.18.2 OPERATION

Soak the thermal sensor on the front panel of the HX760S in water for several minutes. The water temperature will be shown on the display.

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