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Note that the time should be UTC (GMT) and entered in 24 hours clock format.
5. Set Manual Position
If the position of the vessel cannot be obtained from a navigator via the NMEA0183 input, this
date can be entered manually. Press “MENU” key to select the “POSITION/UTC” screen as
follows, and then use the keypad to enter the required data as follows.
Press “ENT” key to accept the position and time entered.
If no data is being received from the NMEA input, a “!” symbol will appear on the main screen,
and will flash 4 hours later after the last position was input and prompt the operator to enter
the current position. After 23 hours, if the radio has not received any position data either
manually or from the UMEA input, then the position data will disappear from the screen, and
it will show “NO POSITION” if a Distress Alert is transmitted.
6. Set call channels
The Radio includes a list of 9 working channels, which can be scrolled through when using
the Routine, Safety or Group Calling. The first four channels are preset as 06, 08, 72 and 77.
These cannot be amended. The remaining five channels are programmable.
Press “MENU” key to select “CHANNELS” screen ssas follows.
Always consult your local authority requirements when choosing suitable working channels.
Be aware of which channels are Duplex and will not allow ship to ship communication.
Use ▲ or ▼ key to select inserting or deleting channel screen, then press “ENT” key for enter.
The “CHANNELS-INS” screen is as follows (insert the 5th channel):
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