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6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Manual,”
then press the [ENT] key. Of course, you may select
the operating channel from the channel list, as well.
7. Enter the operating channel which you want to com-
municate on by the keypad, then press the [ENT] key.
8. Press the [ENT] key again to transmit the Group Call
signal.
9. After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, all the radios
in the group will switch to the designated channel.
10. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then
key the microphone and call the other vessels you
desire to communicate with.
9.6.3 Receiving a Group Call
1. When a group call is received, the VM-3500E will
produce a ringing alarm sound.
2. The radio automatically switches to the requested
channel.
3. Press any key to stop the alarm.
4. Monitor the channel for the person calling the Group
for a message.
5. If you want to respond, monitor the channel to make sure it is clear, then
press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling ship(s).
NOTE
After a Group call is received, the time the call was made and the ships
MMSI or vessels name will appear on the LCD.