HX260S
Owner’s Manual
page 15
4.10 DUAL WATCHING
To start dual watching, select a channel other than CH16 or NOAA weather
channels and press the DW key. The “d” will appear in the LCD. This
operation monitors CH16 while you are receiving the selected channel.
a) If a signal is received on CH16, dual watch pauses on CH16 until the
signal disappears.
b) If a signal is received on the selected channel, the radio will operate
dual watching between CH16 and the selected channel.
4.11 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16
1. To select the emergency channel, press the 16/9 key from any
channel.
2. Transmit your emergency signal in the same manner as on regular
channels. If you cannot contact anyone on channel 16, switch to
another channel.
3. See the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for additional emergency
operating practices.
4. To recall the previous channel from 16, press the 16/9 key.
4.12 CHANNEL 9
Channel 9 is used as a hailing channel for initial, non-emergency contact
with other vessels. To select, hold down the 16/9 key until channel 9
appears on the display.
4.13 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13
Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and for maneuvering in port.
Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting
and passing in restricted waters.
In emergencies and when approaching blind river bends, high power is
allowed. Press the H/L key to temporarily switch to high power before
transmitting. High power can only be accessed in USA and Canadian
modes. When the PTT switch is released, the transceiver will change to low
power.
