■ Channel selection
D Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing
initial contact with another station and for emergency com-
munications. Channel 16 is monitored during dualwatch/tri-
watch. While standing by you are required to monitor channel
16.
D Call channel
The call channel is used to store your most often-used chan-
nel for quick recall. In addition, the call channel is monitored
during tri-watch. The default setting for the call channel is
channel 9 which is for pleasure use.
BASIC OPERATION
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■ Power ON
➀ Rotate [PWR/VOL] clockwise to turn power ON.
➁ Operate the transceiver as indicated in the following sec-
tions.
D Low voltage indicator
When “b” appears and flashes as
shown at right, there is a DC power
source problem. In this case, check
your vessel’s battery and DC
power cable.