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7.4 DUAL WATCH
The Dual Watch feature allows the radio to watch for a transmission on the
priority channel and another selected Marine, FRS or MURS channel until a
signal is received. The priority channel is determined per the discussion in
section 7.3 “PRIORITY SCAN” as described previously.
1. To start the Dual Watch feature, select a channel to be dual watched
with the priority channel and press the [DW] key.
The radio checks the priority channel for voice
traffic every one second. A small “DW” icon is
shown on the center bottom of the display dur-
ing scanning.
2. To cancel the Dual Watch feature, press the [DW] key.
7.5 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16
1. To select the emergency channel, press the [16/9] key from any chan-
nel.
2. If you cannot contact anyone on channel 16, switch to another channel.
3. See section 10.1 “EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE)” for additional
emergency operating practices.
4. To recall the previously-used channel when you are finished on channel
16, press the [16/9] key again.
7.6 CHANNEL 9
Channel 9 is used as a hailing channel for initial, non-emergency contacts
with other vessels. Hold down the [16/9] key for 1 second to select channel
9. You should change to a working channel, after contact is established (so
as to keep the hailing channel clear for other users).
7.7 OPERATING ON USA OR CANADIAN 13, OR USA CHANNEL 67
USA and Canadian Channel 13, USA 67 are used at docks, bridges and for
maneuvering in port. Messages on this channel must concern navigation
only, such as meeting and passing in restricted waters. In emergencies and
when approaching blind river bends, high power is allowed. Holding down
the [H/L] key will change the power output from 1 Watt (L) to 5 Watts (H); if
pressed and held again 2.5 Watts (M) will be selected. When the PTT switch
is released, the transceiver will revert to low power. Press and hold in the [H/
L] key again if you need High power on a subsequent transmission.