User's Manual

Encryption Toggles TX encryption from off to on for channels
programmed with encryption enabled. RX
encryption is unaffected. Encrypted channels can be
set by the PC Programmer to ignore this switch. The
switch has no effect on these channels (they stay
encrypted).
Home
Channel
Toggles the active channel from the Home Channel
to the currently selected channel. Normal operation
resumes on channel, zone, or bank change. This
setting can be changed using the keypad.
Keypad
Disable
To activate the key, press and hold it for 1 second.
Continue pressing to disabled the keys you want.
1st press: All keys enabled (front and side).
2nd press: Keypad disabled (side keys and toggle
switch still enabled).
3rd press: Keypad, side keys and toggle switch
disabled (PTT remains enabled).
This function can also be accessed from the keypad
by pressing and holding
<ESC> then pressing and
holding
<ENT> . To regain access, do these steps
again.
Talkaround To bypass a repeater and talk directly (DIRECT,
CAR-CAR, TAC, etc.) on a repeater channel.
Toggles channel from talkaround mode to repeater
mode.
Push-to-Talk (PTT)
The Guardian II radio is normally in a ready-to-receive mode (PTT not depressed). To transmit,
press PTT and speak into the radio in a normal voice. Distance from the radio is not critical, but
2-6 inches from the radio is optimal. To return to receive mode, release PTT.
Status Indicator
The LED indicates several conditions of the radio.
Indicator Description
Red Radio is transmitting.
Steady
Green
Radio has detected RF traffic on the channel.
Flashing
Green
Radio has detected an encrypted signal on the channel.