Standard Horizon HX270S Marine Radio User Manual


 
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5.14 PRESET CHANNELS (1 ~ 8): INSTANT ACCESS
Eight user-assigned channels can be programmed for instant access.
5.14.1 Programming
1. Hold down the PRESET key, and press the [] or [] key (repeatedly, if
necessary) until the desired channel number (from among the regular
operating channels) is displayed.
2. With the desired channel number displayed, release the PRESET key.
The “1” notation will appear on the LCD display for 1 second, indicating
that the displayed channel is now saved in the Preset
Channel “1” position. Then the preset channel num-
ber will disappear and the display comes back to the
normal channel display.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program the desired channels into Preset Channels
1 ~ 8.
To delete a Preset Channel, hold down the PRESET key and press the
[
]
or
[
]
key until the Preset Channel number to be deleted is displayed, then
release the PRESET key.
5.14.2 Operation
Pressing the PRESET key toggles between Preset Channel 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8 and the last selected “regular” channel. Preset Channel 1 is repre-
sented by “1” to the right of the channel number on the LCD for 1 second,
and channel 2 is represented by “2,” and so forth. Then the preset channel
numberr will disappear and the display comes back to the normal channel
display.
5.15 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA), In-
dustry Canada and International regulations. The mode of operation cannot
be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. Simplex or duplex mode is
automatically activated, depending on the channel and whether the USA,
International or Canadian operating band is selected.