User Manual

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2.1 (NEW) FEATURES - F14 Software (continued)
2. Fast Download - PC download is now much faster.
3. PC Up/Download - It is recommended to purchase the PIB-100 programming box complete
with Windows based programming software. However, as an alternative, it
is possible to use the older DOS software supplied with the radio if you have
an older 486 or early Pentium PC running DOS to program the radio. See
PC download instructions for more details.
4. Fast Scan - Scanning speed has increased. The delay between channels is now
dependent upon the amount of frequency change from the last
channel to the next instead of always assuming the worst case (138
to 174MHz). Four more scan lists have been incorporated so that
the pilot does not have to reprogram scanning when flying into a
new area or job site.
5. Quick Scan/Lock - A memory channel can quickly be put in or taken out of the scan list by
pressing
FUNC and then ENTER. The scan indicator is toggled on and off. The new
condition is saved in the eeprom.
6. New Characters - A couple of graphics ( * , ! and
#
) have replaced those unknown
shapes and designs that used to be at the end of the character list.
7. Rx CTCSS Updating - While programming the receive CTCSS tone the receiver is
updated immediately. This can help you find out what tone is
being used on a repeater or other radios by simply scrolling
through the tones until the squelch opens.
8. Guard Jumper - Programming of the guard channels can be totally disabled by
removing J15. (used to be the 138/150 jumper) This way, the
radio has to be disassembled in order to re-program either of the
guard frequencies. This may be required on US Forest Service contracts.
9. Variable Frequency mode - It is now possible to scroll to the frequency of 174.0000
MHz as long as the digits after the decimal are zeros.
10. Easier Programming - Several changes have been made to the programming mode
easier or quicker to use. These include:
a) When entering frequencies, you do not have to type in the entire frequency to
the last digit. Now you can type in what you need and hit ENTER. This is also
true for the direct entry mode.
b) If you change the receive frequency, the transmit frequency will change to the
same thing. This makes entering a simplex channel quicker.
c) When entering the alphanumerics, you can now backspace with the 1 key to
correct mistakes.
d) You do not have to go through the entire programming sequence anymore. At
any time you can press the FUNC key and it will save all changes that have
been made and return to normal operating mode. This is also true for the tone
programming mode and the direct entry mode.