Service manual

Operating Manual SL6000 Series
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Basic radio operation
Channels
The SL6000 Series radio(s) can store up to 208 channels within the same frequency band.
These channels can be selected by using the▼▲ keys. The channels can all be
programmed using the SL6402/6102 programmer. The SL6000 is capable of up to 13
programmed groups with up to 16 channels per group. A press and hold of the▼▲ keys
will scroll through your programmed channels. Channel numbers will appear in the LCD
located at the top of the unit. If your radio has been programmed for Channel Group Scan
you must enter the scan mode by pressing the scan button which is located beneath the
LCD. The Channel Group to be scanned will be shown in the display. In order to change
the Channel Group press the ▼▲ keys to select desired group to be scanned.
Channel Labels
The SL6000 Series is capable of displaying up to 32 channel labels. Up to eight
characters can be displayed on the LCD. A different label can be displayed on each of the
32 channels. This is a PC programmable feature only.
Channel spacing
The SL6000 is capable of programmable channel spacing. Each channel can be
programmed to 12.5 KHz or 25 KHz channel spacing using the PC programmer.
Output power
Each channel can be programmed via the PC programmer to a high- power output 5
Watts, and a low-power output, 1 Watt. The power can be switched by the user High / Low
by Pressing the H/L key.
Using the APC (Automatic Power Control) software the exact RF power can be adjusted
for low and high power settings.
Beep On/Off mode
All Beep tones can be globally enabled or disabled via the PC programmer.
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