Garmin GPSCOM 170 - Manual (Page 37)

Scan Timeout
After each transmission has ended, you may want to
enter a 2-3 second delay, allowing you to hear both sides
of a conversation. This delay is put on all channels.
To enter a delay time:
1. Highlight the ‘TIMEOUT’ field and press
E
.
2. Use the arrow keypad to select a desired delay time up
to 99 seconds and press
E
.
Selecting an Operating Band
Selecting an operating band selects a pre-programmed
group of channels which covers operation in U.S.,
Canadian, or International waters. The default setting for
band operation is USA.
To change the operating band:
1. Highlight the ‘BAND’ field and press
E
.
2. Use the arrow keypad to select USA, Canada, or INT’L
and press
E
.
3. Press
E
to confirm the selection.
Calling Channel
The calling or hailing channel is the channel used to
initiate a call to another vessel, typically Channel 16 or 9.
You can change the call channel on the com setup page.
Note: When the call channel is changed, the new call
channel becomes the second channel in both dual and tri
watch.
To change the call channel:
1. Highlight the ‘CALL CHANNEL’ field.
2. Use the UP or DOWN channel selection keys to select
a new channel and press
E
to confirm.
The GPSCOM 170 is initial-
ly set for U.S. operation.
Changing the call channel
on the com setup page.
Changing Call
Channels
Reference
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