User Manual

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BASIC OPERATION
■ Monitor function
The Monitor function temporarily cancels the Squelch
function to check for weak signals.
1. Hold down [VOL/SQL] to turn ON the Monitor function.
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The Monitor function is ON while [VOL/SQL] is held down.
• is displayed.
• If there is a weak signal, you can hear the signal and noise.
2. Release to turn OFF.
TIP: You can change the Monitor function settings. See
page 55 for details.
■ AquaQuake Water Draining
function
Water in the speaker grill may mufe the sound coming
from the speaker. The AquaQuake Water Draining function
removes water from the speaker grill by vibrating the speaker.
1. Push [◄] or [►] to select .
2. Hold down the software key below
to turn ON the
function.
• A low frequency vibration beep sounds to drain the water,
regardless of the volume level setting.
L This function is activated for a maximum of 10 seconds,
even if you continue to hold down the software key.
3. Release the key to turn OFF the function.
NOTE: You cannot use this function when an external speaker
microphone is connected.
■ Editing a channel name
You can edit the name of each operating channel and weather
channel, using numbers, uppercase letters, symbols, and
a space. This enables easy recognition of the channels or
stations. All VHF marine channels are set with default names.
1. Push [▲] or [▼] to select the channel to edit.
2. Push [◄] or [►] to select
.
L You cannot edit a channel name during Dualwatch, Tri-watch,
or a Scan.
3. Push the software key below .
• The “Channel Name” screen is displayed.
4. Edit the channel name.
TIP:
• Select [! $ ?] to enter characters, and select [ABC] to enter
numbers and letters.
• Select characters or space using [▲]/[▼]/[◄]/[►].
• Push [ENT] to enter the selected character.
• Select “←” or “→,” to move the cursor.
• Push the software key below to cancel editing.
5. Push the
software key
below [DONE]
to set the edited
name.