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Using the hailer, Tri watch scan – B&G V90 VHF Radio User Manual

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V90 Operating Manual

Tri watch scan

(US models only)

Tri watch monitors the current working channel, Channel 16 and
Channel 9.

For tri watch, you need to enable both channel 16 and channel 9 as
priority channels. See “Setting the priority channel” on page 79.

To enter tri watch scan:

Short press [SCAN].
The TRI icon will be displayed on screen.

To exit tri watch scan:

Press [SCAN] or [X].

Using the hailer

If the V90 is connected to a suitable public address (PA) speaker, you
can use the Hailer function to hail other vessels or deck crew. The
Hailer function also features a listen-back mode, which uses the PA
speaker as a microphone to listen for a response.

1.

Press and hold [AIS/IC] until the HAILER menu appears.

2.

Select HAILER.

3.

Press [PTT] to talk.

4.

Release [PTT] to listen for a response.

5.

When finished, press [X] to exit Hailer mode.

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Note:

While pressing [PTT], you can change the volume of the PA

speaker using the volume control on the side of the handset.

HAILER

HAILER

FOG HORN

INTERCOM

ANNOUNCE

USA

C

16

Hi

DSC

PRI

HAILER

OUTPUT

VOL

LO

HI

USA

16

Hi

DSC

PRI

HAILER
LISTEN

DSC

USA

16

Hi

DSC

PRI