Selecting the Frequency Band
You can switch between the USA, International, or Canadian frequency bands (
).
NOTE: Not all frequency bands are available on all device models.
1 Select MENU > CHANNEL > FREQUENCY BAND.
2 Select a frequency band.
Selecting a Channel
You can select an International, Canadian, or USA channel (
Selecting the Frequency Band, page 6
).
Select an option:
• To select a channel on the device, turn the SELECT dial.
• To select a channel on the handset, select or
.
Transmitting with the Radio
1 Select an appropriate channel.
2 Verify that the channel is clear.
NOTE: You cannot obstruct the communications of other people due to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and international guidelines.
3 Hold PTT on the handset.
appears at the top of the screen.
4 Speak into the handset.
NOTE: Five minutes is the maximum time allowed for transmission. After five minutes of transmitting, PTT is
disabled until you release PTT.
5 Release PTT.
Calling Another GHS
™
11 Handset
After connecting at least two GHS 11 handsets to your radio, you can use the intercom feature to communicate
between the handsets. For example, you can use a handset at the helm to communicate with a user of a
handset in a below-deck engine room.
NOTE: The intercom feature is not available with VHF 110/115 models.
1 Select PA > INTERCM.
2 Rotate the dial on the handset to select an intercom station to call, and select SELECT.
3 At the receiving intercom station, hold PTT to respond.
Either user must hold PTT to talk.
4 Select EXIT to end the call.
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Basic Operation
