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CANCEL/WX: Use this dual function key to cancel your last selection or change your
selection without saving. This allows you to step back one level on the menu mode. Use
this key to cancel DSC Distress calls and auto-retransmission of Distress calls. Press and
hold this key to enter WX (Weather) mode.
DSC/MENU: Use this dual function key to view the DSC Call List or enter the Setup
Menu. The DSC Call List is used for making DSC Calls. The Setup Menu is used to
change the radio settings.
HI/LO/MEM: Press and release the HI/LO/MEM key to toggle between 25 Watt power
output and 1 Watt output. “HI” or “LO” icon appears on LCD display to indicate setting.
Press and hold the key to select Memory mode.
SCAN: Use this key to start and stop normal and memory scans or to include priority
channels into the current scan. If you have saved memory channels, then pressing the
SCAN key will only scan the memory channels.
WATCH: Use this key to start or stop Dual Watch or Tri Watch modes.
16/9: Press and release the 16/9 key to select Channel 16 first; further presses of the
16/9 key toggles between Channel 16 and the previous channel. Pressing and holding
the 16/9 key will take you to Channel 9. Further presses will take you back to toggling
between Channel 16 and the previous channel. Press the 16/9 key at any time as a
quick way to exit all menus and return to Normal mode, Channel 16.
DISTRESS: Use this key to send a distress signal in an emergency. See Using Your
VHF255s, 14. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) for details of sending the call. This key
is protected by a spring cover to prevent accidental presses. The DSC/Distress features
function only after you have entered an MMSI.