Introduction
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Product Features
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Voice Transmission
NOTE
If the Talk button is held down for five (5) minutes,
the radio automatically ceases transmitting to prevent
unwanted signal generation and a three (3)-beep error
tone sounds. As soon as the Talk button is released, it
can be pressed again to resume transmission.
Public Address
Use the Public Address (PA) mode of voice transmission to
communicate to other nearby vessels or people. This feature
requires a mounted and connected optional PA speaker.
To Broadcast on the PA Speaker:
1. Press the PA/ESC button on the front of the transceiver.
2. Press the Talk button on the microphone and speak into
the microphone.
NOTE
While in the PA mode:
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When the Talk button is pressed; the output is
directed to the PA speaker and not transmitted as a
radio signal through the antenna.
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Received radio messages are directed to the PA
speaker unless the Talk button is pressed.
3. To turn off PA, press PA/ESC button on the front of the
radio again or press the Function F1/F2 button on the
microphone to ESC.
Operating Your Radio
Talk Button
PA/ESC Button
