User's Guide

6.19.3
Selecting the Power Level
Prerequisites:
NOTICE: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician.
When and where to use: This feature enables you to reduce the transmit power level for specific case
that requires a lower power level. You can select the power level at which your radio transmits. The
radio always turns on to the default setting. These reduced transmit power level settings do not affect
the receiving performance of your radio, nor diminish the overall quality of the audio and data
functionality of the radio given the following conditions.
Power level Low enables a shorter transmitting distance and to conserve power. Power level High
enables a longer transmitting distance.
Procedure:
• Use the preprogrammed Transmit Power Level switch to toggle the power level between low
and high power.
The display shows LOW PWR and the low power icon or the display shows HIGH PWR and the high
power icon.
6.19.4
Controlling the Display Backlight
When and where to use: You can enable or disable the radio display backlight as needed, if poor light
conditions make the display difficult to read.
NOTICE:
The backlight remains on for a preprogrammed time before it automatically turns off completely
or returns to the minimum backlight level.
Procedure:
Perform one of the following actions:
• To toggle the backlight on or off, press the preprogrammed Light/Flip button.
• To turn the backlight on, press any programmable radio controls or buttons.
6.19.5
Locking and Unlocking the Controls
When and where to use: You can lock the programmable buttons, switches, and rotary knobs of your
radio to avoid inadvertent entry. Check with your dealer or qualified technician for best selection to suit
your usage.
Procedure:
1 Toggle the preprogrammed Keypad/Control Lock button or switch to on.
The display shows CTRL LCK.
2 Toggle again to unlock the controls.
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