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BASIC OPERATION
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■ Channel selection
IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first
time, fully charge the battery pack. This will help maximize
the capability and life of the battery. To avoid damage to
the transceiver, turn the radio OFF while charging.
D Channel 16
Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial
contact with another station and for emergency communica-
tions. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both
dualwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor
Channel 16.
q Push [16•9] to select Channel 16.
w Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] to return to the condition before se-
lecting Channel 16, or push [
YY
]/[
ZZ
] to select the operating
channel.
D Channel 9 (Call channel)
Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular
channel group has separate call channels. In addition, the call
channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can
be re-programmed
(p. 10) and may be used to store your most
often used channels in each channel group for quick recall.
q Push and hold [16•9] for 1 sec. to select the call channel.
•“CALL” and the call channel number appear.
• Call channel can be re-programmed. See the “Call channel
programming” on p. 10 for details.
w Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] to return to the condition before se-
lecting Channel 9
(call channel), or push [
YY
]/[
ZZ
] to select
the operating channel.
