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Using the Emergency Call function
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1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Emergency Call function DDUsing the Emergency Call function IMPORTANT: When another function is assigned to [BANK OPT], the Emergency Call function cannot be used. 1. Confirm that no Emergency signal is being received. 2. Hold down [BANK OPT] for 3 seconds until 6 short countdown beeps and 1 long beep sound. ••The channel will change to the one set as an Emergency frequency, and an Emergency signal will be transmitted. ••An Emergency alert sounds at the level set in the Emergency alert volume setting. LLThe alert and transmitting the signal last for 10 seconds. 3. After transmitting the Emergency signal, the audio from the surrounding area is automatically transmitted for 10 seconds, and you can explain your situation. 4. Wait for an answer signal. LLYou can also transmit an audio signal by holding down [PTT]. LLAfter 5 seconds have passed since receiving the signal, or no signal is received for 10 seconds, the transceiver will sound an Emergency alert and transmit an Emergency signal again. NOTE: The countdown beeps and the long beep, the Emergency alert, and the received answer signal come from the internal speaker, speaker jack, or both, depends on the setting of AF output selection. See 8-8 for details. Hold down [BANK OPT] for 3 seconds. When an Emergency signal is transmitted Displayed The S/RF indicator is displayed. The Emergency frequency is displayed. The Memory icon, Skip icon, and Memory channel number display will follow the channel set as the Emergency frequency. TIP: When the function is turned ON: •• All keys cannot be used except for [ ] and [BANK OPT]. •• The output power level is automatically set to "High." (When the function is turned OFF, it will be set back to the original power level.) •• The Weather Alert function will be turned OFF. •• When "MIN" is selected in the Emergency alert volume setting, the countdown beeps and the long beep, and the Emergency alert will not sound. The Emergency signal cannot be transmitted when: •• The Emergency frequency is out of the selected amateur radio band. •• The transmission is inhibited due to high internal temperatures. The Emergency signal can be transmitted, even if: •• The TX Inhibit setting is set to "Inhibit." •• The Repeater Lockout function is turned ON. •• The Time-out timer function is turned ON. To turn OFF the Emergency Call function: •• Hold down [BANK OPT] for 3 seconds again. •• Turn OFF the transceiver, and then turn it ON again. 1-3