Installation manual

Chapter 2: Operation

12 VHF radio communication

VHF radio communication

In this section of the manual you find information on

• Basic VHF operation

• VHF channels

• Programming a call channel

• Naming a channel

Basic VHF operation

You can make VHF calls using the Handmicrophone or another speaking

device.

Quick guide to radio telephone calls

1. Press the PTT button on the speaking device. When the TX

indicator lights up in the display, the transmission is active.

2. To enable reception of a radio signal release the PTT button.

Note

A single, short press on the 16/C key will always bring

you to channel 16, the international calling and distress

channel, no matter which display the radio showed.

Note

Press PTT only when you are talking. Always say “Over.” just before

releasing the PTT button.

Note

One transmission is limited to 5 minutes duration.