Operation Manual

VHF Marine Radio Protocols
Operating Your Radio
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VHF Marine Radio Protocols
Installation
Getting Started
Getting Started
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Refer to the foldout at the front of this manual to identify the
various controls and indicators on your radio. Throughout
this manual you will be instructed to “Press” or to “Press
and Hold” various buttons (except “Push to Talk”) on the
radio. “Press” means a momentary press of approximately
one (1) second. “Press and Hold” means to hold the button
down for approximately two (2) seconds.
Whenever you press any button except the Talk button on
your radio, a brief tone (beep) (if key tones are selected On)
will sound to confirm the button press. With all button
presses, the appropriate icon will appear on the LCD and the
backlight will turn On. The backlight will stay On for 10
seconds after the button is released.
At times, you will hear two (2) other sounds. Two (2) beeps
will sound to confirm your setting changes and three (3)
beeps will sound to notify you of an error.
On/Off/Volume Control
(Counterclockwise)
On/Off/Volume Control
(Clockwise)
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Common Radio Functions
The following procedures define common operating functions of the radio when in
Marine Standby, GMRS Standby, or Weather (WX) Standby modes.
Power/Volume Control
Power On/Off Control
The On/Off/Volume control is located at the upper right
side of the radio. Turning the On/Off/Volume control
past the detent position will turn the radio On or Off.
Volume Control
Volume is controlled by turning the On/Off/Volume
control.
■ To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume
control clockwise.
■ To decrease the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume
control counterclockwise.
Band Control
The Band button allows you to select between the
Marine (VHF), GMRS and weather bands. Press and
release the band button to quickly toggle between the
three radio bands.
Getting Started
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Band Button
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