GME GX620 - Manual (Page 11)

GX620 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 11
BASIC RADIO OPERATIONS
The VHF Marine radio service shares channels on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means
that other users and groups may be using any channel. To communicate with other
Marine radios, all units must be switched to the same channel.
1. Switch your radio on.
2. Ensure you are on the same channel as the other party (see function Mode).
3. To speak, hold the radio upright, about 10 cm from your mouth and press the
PTT button, the ‘TX’ icon will appear in the radio display. Speak normally and
clearly towards the radio. Release the PTT button when you finish speaking. You
will hear messages from other radios that are within range on the same channel.
The Busy icon will appear in the radio display when you receive a message.
RADIO FEATURES EXPLAINED
VOLUME LEVEL
To adjust the volume level, use the power ON/OFF/VOLUME control . To increase
the volume turn this control clockwise, to decrease the volume turn this control
counter-clockwise.
FUNCTION (MENU) MODE
The MENU mode allows you to set-up and edit the basic functions. To access the
MENU mode, press the MENU button briefly. Each press of the MENU button
steps the radio sequentially through the different functions. The radio display
indicates the current function, the present setting and associated icon flash. Use the
or button to change the setting. Press the PTT or MENU button or wait for
5 seconds to store your choice. If you do not press any key for 5 seconds your radio
will return to stand-by mode automatically.
CHANNELS
This radio operates on any one of the VHF Marine Band radio channels. To
communicate with other VHF Marine radios, all units must be switched to the same
channel. To change the radio channel, press the or button when the radio is in
stand-by mode.