10 VHF 100/200 Series Owner’s ManualBasic Operation4. Release the PTT key and listen for a response.5. When you and the other party have finished talking, select EXIT to return to the Homescreen.Receiving an Intercom Call1. The screen indicates which station is calling. Press and release the PTT key to acceptthe call.2. When the other party has finished talking, press and hold the PTT key and speak yourmessage.3. When you and the other party have finished talking, select EXIT to return to the Homescreen.Using the HailerHailer operation is only available with the VHF 200 Series. You must provide and install anoptional hailer horn on the deck or tower to use this feature. See the VHF 100/200 SeriesInstallation Instructions for installation information.The hailer, which is part of the PA system of your radio, allows you to make on-boat orship-to-shore announcements. The hailer allows for two-way communication: you canaddress the ship using the radio or handset, and sounds received through the horn can beheard through the radio speaker. For vessels with enclosed cabins, this allows you to hearwhat is happening on deck.NOTE: When the radio is in hailer mode, it does not receive traffic from your current channel.To operate the hailer:1. Select PA > HAILER. Sounds received through the horn can be heard through the radiospeaker.2. Press and hold the PTT key and speak your announcement.3. Turn the Channel knob or select the up and down arrows to adjust the horn volume.4. Release the PTT key to listen.5. Select EXIT to return to the Home screen.Using the FoghornFoghorn operation is only available with the VHF 200 Series. You must provide and installan optional hailer horn on the deck or tower to use this feature. See the VHF 100/200 SeriesInstallation Instructions for installation information.The foghorn is part of the PA system of your radio. You can sound the foghorn througha hailer horn or an external speaker. Your radio can sound the horn automatically usingstandard, pre-defined patterns, or you can sound the horn manually.