16.Restoring Factory Settings
If you wish to reset all of the customized settings to the original factory settings, hold the WX/DW key down while turning on the radio. Please note that the your customized settings and channels stored in memory will be lost when factory set- tings are restored.
Factory Settings
Country Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USA
Last Used Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
WX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disabled
WX Last Used Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 01
Key Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disabled
Dual Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disabled
Scan Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disabled
Squelch Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Volume Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
17.Battery Options for the VHF50
The VHF50 comes with both the BP50 LiIon (Lithium Ion) rechargeable battery. For most use, the BP50 battery pack will provide convenient, long life service, and will operate your radio for approximately 12 hours on a charge. The length of serv- ice depends largely on how much time you spend transmitting, and what transmit power you use.
Charging the BP50
A feature of the LiIon pack is that you can recharge at any time. The standard charger BC50 will completely recharge the BP50 battery pack in approximately 12 hours. If you need the radio prior to a full charge, you can remove it from the charger base at any state of charge. The BP50 will not be damaged by extended charge time.
When the radio is placed in the SC50 charger base and power is present, the LED on the front of the charger base will be red.
The VHF50 can use the optional DC200 Cigarette Lighter Cord. The DC200 can power the SC50 charger base from any cigarette lighter socket. The DC200 plugs into the charger base in the same socket as the AC power supply.
18. Maintenance
The VHF50 is designed to provide years of trouble free operation with virtually no maintenance. Follow these simple proce- dures to ensure that the VHF50 continues to deliver top performance.
•Rinse the VHF50 thoroughly with fresh water after exposure to salt water. Otherwise the radio’s keys, switches, and controllers may become inoperable due to salt crys- tallization.
•Be Careful! The VHF50 employs JIS 7 waterproof construction (submer- sion to 1 m. depth for 30 min.). However, waterproofness can deteri- orate over time. Extreme shock (dropping, etc.) may crack the case or dislodge or damage the seals. Additionally, wear or improper bat- tery pack installation can damage the battery compartment seal.
•Keep your battery clean! Wipe fre- quently. If visible corrosion appears, remove and replace connector several times to improve the connection.
•Never transmit without an antenna attached to avoid damage to the radio.
•Avoid using or placing the VHF50 in areas with temperatures below
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