Icom IC-M90 - Manual (Page 13)

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BASIC OPERATION
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■ Channel selection
IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first
time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum
life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn
the power OFF while charging.
D Channel 16
Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial
contact with another station and for emergency communica-
tions. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both
dualwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor
Channel 16.
q Push [16• 9 ] to select Channel 16.
w Push [CH/WX• U/I/C/L ] to return to the condition before se-
lecting Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating
channel.
D Channel 9 (Call channel)
Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular
channel group has separate call channels. In addition, the call
channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can
be re-programmed (p. 10) and may be used to store your
most often used channels in each channel group for quick re-
call.
q Push [16• 9 ] to select the call channel.
• “CALL” and the call channel number appear.
• Call channel can be re-programmed. See the “Call channel
programming” on p. 10 for details.
w Push [CH/WX• U/I/C/L ] to return to the condition before se-
lecting Channel 9 (call channel), or push [Y]/[Z] to select
the operating channel.
Push
Push