Normal scan will automatically check for transmission on the channel
is being scanned. If a signal is received, the scan stops on the
channel as long as it present and the "SCAN" icon is flashing will
appear on the LCD display. If the signal is lost for five seconds or
more, the radio resumes scanning.
• Memory Scan: In Memory Scan mode, only the channels that have
been saved in memory are scanned in sequence. After the last saved
channel number has been scanned, the cycle repeats.
• Priority Scan: In Priority Scan mode, you can scan all channels while
alternately scanning Channel16 to make sure that you don't miss
distress or emergency calls.
To activate scan modes:
1. Press SCAN key once when no channels are stored in memory
to activate the Normal scan function. The Scan icon will appear
on the LCD display.
or...
2. Press SCAN key once when there is at least one channel in
memory to activate the Memory Scan function. The Stored and
Scan icons will appear on the LCD display.
or...
3. Press and hold SCAN key for 3 seconds to enter Priority Scan
mode. The Priority Scan "P" icon will appear on the LCD display
just before "SCAN" icon.
4. During any of the Scan modes, press the [
(Up/Down) keys to change the scan direction. Up key to scan
the channel upward, Down key to scan the channel downward.
5. Press and release SCAN key to terminate Scan mode.
NOTE: During Scan mode, the BAND, MEM, and DW/TRI Watch keys
will not function and will sound an error beep if pressed.
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1. Turning the Power On/Off
Use PWR/VOL knob to turn on/off the radio, Once on, adjust the volume
as well.
To turn on the radio:
To turn off the radio:
2. Adjusting Squelch
Squelch is used to eliminate static and background noise in between
transmissions, and allows silent operation of the radio until a
transmission is received. If Squelch is set too high, only the strongest
transmissions can be heard, and if it is set too low, intermittent static
and noise may be annoying. Squelch is controlled by SQL knob located
on the top of the radio.
To set Squelch:
3. Transmitting and Receiving
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Use Push-To-Talk (PTT) key to transmit (speak) on the selected
channel.
To transmit and receive:
NOTE: Before transmitting, make sure that the channel you have
selected is not a
receive-only channel.
1. Clockwise rotate the PWR/VOL knob to turn on the radio. The
knob will make a clicking sound when the radio is turned on.
2. Once on, rotate the PWR/VOL knob further to adjust the
volume.
1. Once the radio is on, turn the PWR/VOL knob counter
clockwise to turn off the radio. The knob will make a clicking
sound when the radio is turned off.
1. Turn SQL knob counter-clockwise as far as it. You will hear a
lot of static.
2. Then turn SQL knob clockwise until the static stop, this is the
correct position for the SQL knob.
1. Press and hold Push-To-Talk (PTT) key, then speak about 3
to 4" away from the microphone, The TX icon will appear on the
LCD display while you are transmitting.
2. Release Push-To-Talk (PTT) key when finish and switch the
radio to listening mode.
3. For receiving, the VOL (volume) knob can be adjusted for the
best listening audio output from the speaker.
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