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a signal is received, the scan is interrupted and will return to scan
mode approximately 5 seconds after the interruption.
To enable the channel scan mode:
•
From standby mode, momentarily press the
Power
On/Off
Button;
SCAN
will appear on the LCD display.
•
The radio will automatically display each channel (1-8) in a
scanning order to find an active main channel.
•
When the unit doesn't find any signals and you want to transmit,
press
PTT
to return to primary channel operation. The
transceiver will automatically resume scanning approximately
15 seconds after the communication is completed.
•
If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode,
press the Power On/Off button momentarily and the unit will
return to normal operation; the SCAN icon (
scan
) will disappear
from the LCD display
•
Battery Alert
When the low battery icon (
) blinks steadily on the LCD panel,
recharge the unit or install fresh charged NiMH batteries.
Background illumination
By pressing any buttons, the LCD backlight is turned on the LCD
illumination will be turned off automatically in about 5 seconds after
any final button is pressed.
Notes for good Communication
1.
Tectalk
Smart +
channels are shared on a 'take turns' basis.
This means other groups may be talking on any of the
channels. A common code of courtesy is to switch to another
vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is
already using the channel you first selected.