Pony Electric Corporation 8TQMT-300 Manuale Utente

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tion at any time by pressing the 

 key twice. 

CAUTION 

Before transmitting, monitor the selected simplex channel to make 

sure it is clear. This is a FCC requirement. 

 

For more in depth information on placing calls see page 13. 
To place a non-DSC call: 
When making a non-DSC call, you'll have to switch to a communication 

channel after making initial contact, so be sure to select a channel au-

thorized for the type of communication you desire. 
1. Select an appropriate communication channel.  
2. Tune your radio to Ch. 16 or Ch. 9. Speak slowly and clearly, stating 

the name of the vessel you are trying to contact followed by "this is 

(your ship name and call sign)

."  

3. When the other vessel responds, say "go to 

(the desired channel 

number)

 over."  

4. Switch to the other working channel. After you are sure it is clear, 

call out to the other vessel, stating the vessel's name, followed by "this 

is 

(your ship name and call sign)

."  

Receiving a Call 

Reception of an individual call automatically establishes communica-

tion on the working channel requested by the caller. Your radio trans-

mits an 

(Acknowledgement) message back to the calling radio. If 

the calling vessel’s MMSI matches a number stored in your directory,