How-To Guide

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 To stop scanning, go to “Menu -> Scan -> Scan On/Off” and select “Off”, or press the programmed
Scan key again.
Note:
The radio cannot scan analog channel and digital channel at the same time.
8.6
Radio Settings
You can optimize performance of your radio via the following configuration according to your actual
needs and preferences.
Operation: Go to “Settings -> Radio Settings” to configure the corresponding features.
8.6.1
Talk Around
You can continue to communicate in DMO by pressing the programmed Talk Around key when your
repeater malfunctions, or when your radio is out of the repeater’s coverage but still within the coverage
of the other radio.
You can enable and disable this feature via the “Settings” menu or by pressing the programmed Talk
Around key.
8.6.2
Power Level
You can set the TX power level to high or low. High power can extend the signal coverage, enabling you
to communicate with farther radios. Generally, we recommend you to adopt low power for battery saving.
However, if you cannot communicate with radios located at a distant place with low power, please select
high power.
Besides the menu, you can also toggle the power level by pressing the programmed Adjust Power
Level key in the home screen. On the LCD, high power is indicated by
and low power is indicated
by .
8.6.3
Squelch
You can adjust the squelch threshold required for the radio to be unmuted.
Generally, the higher squelch level requires stronger signal. If the squelch level is set to “Open”, the
speaker will keep unmuted irrespective of the decoding conditions.
Besides the menu, you can switch the level among “Tight”, “Normal” and “Open” by pressing the
programmed Adjust Squelch Level key.
8.6.4
Backlight
You can set the backlight. Activating the backlight can illuminate the LCD and the keypad, so as to
facilitate your operation under dim light conditions. The menu has the following options: