Radio Shack MTX-103 Marine Radio User Manual


 
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7. The
USA/INT’L
switch must be set
to
USA
if you are in United States
waters. If you are outside the
USA, set the switch to
INT’L
.
Although the channel numbers
are the same, the frequencies are
different for USA and international
channels. See “Channel Assign-
ments.”
8. Set the
NORM/CH16/WX
switch for
the desired channel.
•Use
NORM
to go to the channel
selected by the channel thumb-
wheels.
•Use
CH16
to quickly select
Channel 16 in an emergency,
regardless of the channel
thumbwheel setting.
•Use
WX
to monitor the available
24-hour weather channels.
Select the desired channel
using the channel thumb-
wheels. See “Channel Assign-
ments” for the receive-only
weather channels.
9. To turn off the radio, turn
VOLUME
counterclockwise until it clicks.
Note:
To get the best communication
range:
Orient the antenna vertically.
Move the transceiver away from
shielding caused by nearby struc-
tures.
Raise the transceiver as high as
possible above the surrounding
terrain.
Try an external antenna.
Cautions:
Receiving excessively strong sig-
nals might damage the trans-
ceiver. Do not use the transceiver
close to a base station antenna or
within 20 inches of another unit.
Transmission without an antenna
connected might cause damage
to the transmitter.
If the MTX-103 is accidentally
subjected to water spray, immedi-
ately wipe it with a soft cloth. If the
unit is contaminated with salt
water, wipe it with a soft cloth
moistened with fresh water. Then
dry the radio.
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