697 DSC OPERATIOND Channel 16 Switch functionBy regulation, after receiving a Distress call, the transceiv-er switches the operating channel to Channel 16. However,when this setting is set to “OFF,” the function enables thetransceiver to remain on the operating channel, even afterreceiving a Distress call.q Enter “CH 16 SWITCH” in the DSC Settings menu.MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪ CH 16 Switch(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)w Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to set the Channel 16 Switchfunction to “Auto (No Delay),” “10 Second Delay” or “OFF ,”then push [ENT].• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.(default)Auto (No Delay): After receiving a Distress call, and[ACPT] is pushed on the confirmationscreen, the transceiver immediatelyswitches to Channel 16.10 Second Delay: After receiving a Distress call, and[ACPT] is pushed on the confirmationscreen, the transceiver remains on thecurrent operating channel for 10 sec-onds. After that, the transceiver auto-matically switches to Channel 16.(default)OFF : Even after receiving a Distress call, thetransceiver remains on the operatingchannel.• The “ ” icon appears.Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.e
