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Plastimo VHF FX-500 - Softkey Functions and Distress Key

Plastimo VHF FX-500
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Press[] or [] to scroll through the selectable functions that are assigned to the softkeys[ ].Press
the softkeys[ ] under the functions's icon to select the function.
Softkey Functions
The softkey functions that can be implemented are as follows:
1. Distress Call [ ]
Press to display the DISTRESS screen, to select the Nature of distress, then to make a call.
· is displayed in the Multiple-task mode.
NOTE: NEVER make a distress call if your ship or a person is not in an emergency. A distress call should
be made only when immediate help is needed.
2. Other DSC [ ]
Press to select DSC CALL, including Individual Call, Group Call, All Ships Call, Test Call.
· is displayed in the Multiple-task mode.
3. Task List [ ]
Press to display Task List.
·It is displayed in the Multiple-task mode.
4. Scan [ ]
Press to start or stop Normal Scan or Priority Scan.
5. Dualwatch/Tri-watch [ ]
Press to start or stop Dualwatch/Tri-watch.
6.High/Low Power [ ]
Press to set output power to high or low.
·Some channels are set to low power only.
7. Channel/Weather Channel [ ]
Press to select regular channels or Weather Channel.
·The Weather Channel is for USA and Australian versions only. is displayed for other versions.
·While the Call channel or Channel 16 is displayed, press this key to return to regular channel mode.
8. Attenuation [ ]
Press to turn the Attenuator ON or OFF.
9. Vibration Water Draining [ ]
Press and hold this key to turn ON Vibration Water Draining function to clear water from the speaker grill.
10.Favorite Channel [ ]
Press to set or release the displayed channel as a Favorite Channel.
Press to set current untagged channel as Favorite channel;

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