6. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
6.1 Scanning all channels
Atlantic can automatically search for signals throughout the marine band by scanning, i.e. selecting the
channels in rapid sequence. When a signal is detected, the scanning pauses on that channel and remains
blocked for five seconds before automatically begins scanning again to give you the chance to find other
communication.
Press briefly the button MON/SCAN[18] to start scanning:
Press again MON/SCAN[18] to stop scanning. Your transceiver will go back to the channel from which the
scanning originally started.
Once you are tuned in the communication you were looking for, press PTT[11] to talk on the selected
channel. Atlantic will however remain in scanning mode (which is indicated by the flashing of the channel
on the display) and it is possible to start scanning again by pressing on the scroll buttons
[19]. If you
press PTT[11] during scanning you can transmit on the channel from which the scanning started. The
scroll buttons
[19] allow you to change the direction of scanning (from lower channels to higher ones
or vice versa) and therefore to skip communications which are of no interest.
6.2 VOX Function
Atlantic enables hands free conversations through VOX function. The degree of sensitivity of VOX function
can be adjusted to three different levels. You can enable VOX function with or without accessories.
1) To activate VOX function press the MENU[17] button three times and VOX[1] will appear on the
display
2) Use the scroll
[19] buttons to select:
OFF: Disabled;
1 : 1° Level (low sensitivity);
2 : 2° Level (high sensitivity);
3) Press PTT[11] to confirm or wait for 5 seconds
To disable VOX function follow the instructions above and select option oF.
VOX has a better performance when used in conjunction with the optional accessories which plug in the
appropriate outlet. This will enable you to keep the microphone at constant distance from your mouth and
by holding the transceiver on the belt you can carry on working with your hands in total freedom.
6.3 Keypad lock
You can lock the keypad of your transceiver and avoid pressing buttons accidentally. All buttons are
disabled with the exception of MON[18] (opening squelch), PTT[11], 16[12], MENU[17] (removal of
keypad lock).
To insert keypad lock:
1) Press four times the MENU[17] button; the symbol
[6] will appear on the display
2) Using the scroll buttons
[19] select on
3) Press PTT[11] to confirm or wait for 5 seconds.
To remove keypad lock repeat the above procedure. At step 2 use the scroll button to select oF.
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