Icom IC-M72 Instruction Manual - Page 13

4 BASIC OPERATION Channel selection IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, fully charge the battery pack. This will help maximize the capability and life of the battery. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the radio OFF while charging. D Channel 16 Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. 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] to return to the condition before se- lecting Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel. Push D Channel 9 (Call channel) Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular 3 channel group has separate call channels. In addition, the call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can 4 be re-programmed (p. 10) and may be used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall. q Push and hold [16•9] for 1 sec. 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] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 9 (call channel), or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel. Push for 1 sec. 7