Icom iM87 Instruction Manual

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D Call channelEach regular channel group has a separate call channel. Inaddition, each call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. Thecall channels can be reprogrammed and are used to storeyour most often used channels in each channel group forquick recall.q Push [16•C] for 1 sec. to select the call channel in the se-lected channel group.• “CALL” and the call channel number appear.• Each channel group may have its own call channel after pro-gramming a call channel. See the “Call channel programming” onpage 12 for details.w Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting thecall channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating chan-nel.CPushfor 1 sec.■ Channel selectionIMPORTANT: Prior to using the transceiver for the firsttime, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimumlife and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turnthe power OFF while charging.D Channel 16Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initialcontact with another station and for emergency communica-tions. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both Du-alwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitorChannel 16.q Push [16•C] to select Channel 16.w Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selectingChannel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating chan-nel.CPushChannel 16 is the default setting.(depending on version)84 BASIC OPERATION