Standard Horizon Horizon Eclipse+ GX1250S - Manual (Page 17)

5.9 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 can not contact anyone on channel 16, switch to
another channel.
3. See the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for additional
emergency operating practices.
5.10 CHANNEL 9
1. Channel 9 is used as a hailing channel for initial, non-emergency
contact with other vessels. Hold down the 16/9 key to select channel
9.
5.11 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. Messages must be short and
low power used.
In emergencies and when approaching blind river bends, high power is
allowed. Hold down the H/L key to temporarily switch to high power. Hi
power can only be accessed in USA or Canadian modes
.
5.12 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67
When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic
between ships, high power may be temporarily used in the USA mode,
by holding down the H/L key.
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