Instruction Guide

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Note: Remember if several family radios are in use
as a talk group, they must all be on the same channel
with the same CTCSS code setting to communicate.
(See advance features for selecting CTCSS codes)
Changing Channels
Press the
CHANNEL
(up/down) button to change
channels. The channel may only be changed during
receive mode and cannot be changed during
PAGE
or
PTT
transmit mode.
Selecting a CTCSS Code
This feature uses a sub-audible tone to prevent
unwanted calls from interrupting your conversation
when there are other people using the same channel
you are on. The unit has 38 available CTCSS
(Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) codes
which can be individually assigned to any of 14
channels. If code “0” is assigned, the CTCSS is not
turned on.
Once activated, the sub-audible tone is transmitted
each time the
PTT
button is pressed. Additionally,
the radio only responds to incoming signals using the
same CTCSS tone.
Note
: This feature does not prevent other people
from hearing your conversations. It is intended to
prevent unwanted incoming conversations only.
To select a CTCSS code for the currently displayed
channel, press the
MODE
button once. Use the
CHANNEL
(up/down) button to select the desired
code.
When finished, any of the following will return to
Standby Mode:
•
Press the
MODE
button two times.
•
Wait 12 seconds.
•
Press the
PTT
or
PAGE
buttons.
Transmitting a Call Alert Tone
Press the
PAGE
button to initiate an Alert Tone
transmission. The Alert Tone will automatically be
transmitted for a fixed length of time.
You may choose from 5 distinct pre-programmed
call tones (1-5). Press the
MODE
button twice
followed by the
CHANNEL
(up/down) button to
select the desired tone. As you select the tone, you
will hear it through the speaker but it will not be
transmitted until the
PAGE
button is pressed.
When finished, any of the following will return to
Standby Mode:
•
Press the
MODE
button one time.
•
Wait 12 seconds.
•
Press the
PTT
or
PAGE
buttons.
Adjusting Keypad Beeps
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons
is pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press
PAGE
while turning on the radio. To turn this sound ON,
press
PAGE
while turning on the radio again.
LCD Backlight
The LCD back light will automatically be turned on
with any key press. The LCD display will be
illuminated for 12 seconds before turning off.
Auto Squelch Feature
Your radio is equipped with an automatic squelch
system which shuts off weak transmissions and
unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or if you
have reached your range limit.
The Auto Squelch may be temporarily deactivated
by momentarily pressing the
MON
(Monitor)
button. Press the
MON
button again to re-engage
the Auto Squelch.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your radio has a unique circuit designed to
dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there
is no transmission within 12 seconds, your radio
switches to the Power Save mode. The radio is still
able to receive transmissions in this mode.