User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- WELCOME
- INTRODUCTION
- Optional Accessories
- External Speaker/Microphone
- External VOX Headset
- Battery Packs
- FCC REQUIREMENTS
- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Dealer Programmable Options
- Before Using Your Radio
- Battery Installation and Removal
- Antenna Installation and Removal
- Radio Views
- Aurora Radio Controls
- Front View
- Display
- Backlight
- Keypad
- Speaker
- Top View
- Status Indicator
- On/Off Volume Knob
- Squelch Knob
- Programmable Three-Position Switch
- Emergency Button
- Channel Selector Knob
- Side Views
- PTT Switch
- Programmable Softkey Buttons
- Options Connector
- Basic Operation 23
- TRANSMIT
- Code Guard Operation
- Code Guard Receive
- Code Guard Transmit
- Scan Operation
- Talkback Scan
- Scan All Groups
- Change the Scan List
- Scanning Options
- Scan Delay
- Talk Around
- Scan in Tone Mode
- Scan in Monitor Mode
- Transmit on Priority Channel
- Channel Scan Delete/Add
- Priority Scan
- Priority Scan with Code Guard
- Priority Modes
- Priority Delay
- Priority Receiving
- Priority During Scan-All-Groups Scanning
- Receive Mode
- Groups
- Display Modes
- Tuning Range
- Frequency Display Mode
- Alpha Display Mode
- Channel Display Mode
- Selective Calling
- Receiving a Call
- Sending a Call
- Radio Check
- DTMF Dialing
- Originating a Call
- Frequently Called Numbers and Call Paging
- Radio Paging
- Flex Mode
- Keypad and Channel Selector Lock
- Busy Channel Lockout
- Battery Power
- Battery Saver
- Radio Power-Up
- Error Messages
- Stun
- Aurora Programmed Switch Settings
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Service
- _
- Specifications
- Definitions and Acronyms
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TROUBLE CHECK
No display, no sound Turn PWR/VOL control clockwise.
Charge or replace batteries.
Display OK, no sound Turn volume control setting clockwise.
No reception (no stations Check antenna connection.
heard) Move to a location closer to a station.
Enter correct frequencies.
Weak or poor reception Turn squelch control fully clockwise and
then counterclockwise until the “noise” just
disappears.
Move to a location closer to a station.
Does not scan Turn the squelch control fully clockwise
and then counterclockwise until Scan
appears in the display.
Check to see if channels are locked out.
Keypad buttons don’t work Disable the keypad lock — See page 41.
Radio doesn’t operate very Charge batteries to full capacity for longer
long service life — See page 63.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
NOTE: Please perform the simple checks indicated for improper
operation before returning the radio for service.
For future reference, please record:
Serial No. Date Purchased
Dealer
NOTE: For in-warranty service information, contact your local dealer.