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this way. 
To restore the channel, turn the radio off and then back on.

Note: 

You cannot remove the channel which your radio was set to (called your 

home channel) when you start scanning.

Dual Channel Scan

In stand-by, the PMR is set on one set channel with CTCSS code. The PMR will 
only receive signals transmitted on that channel and CTCSS code. Dual Channel 
Monitor allows you to monitor a second channel with CTCSS code.
To set dual channel and code
1. Press 

 until 

 display.

2. Press   or 

 

button will increase or decrease the dual channel. 

3. Press 

 

again and then press   or 

 

button will increase or decrease the dual 

code number.
4. Press 

PTT

 

to save the dual channel and code combination or 

 to continue set 

up.
To start dual scan, briefly press   key. The scan indicator 

 is shown.

When the Dual Channel Monitor function is activated, 

 will shown on the 

display. The PMR will switch sequentially between the standby c CTCSS 
and the Dual C CTCSS. When there is activity on the Dual C 
CTCSS, the active channel will be displayed for 5 seconds. Within this period, you 

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Summary of Contents for FX-79

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...ing 2 Do not open the radio Any unauthorized modification may invalidate the guarantee 3 Radio frequency signals transmitted may cause interference to hearing aids 4 Turn off the radio when near medic...

Page 3: ...us risk of explosion and or the release of highly toxic chemicals 2 Do not expose your product to direct sunlight extreme cold or place it near heating appliances 3 Do not submerge any part of your pr...

Page 4: ...or NiMH rechargeable Transmitter Power Watts 0 5ERP Channel Spacing kHZ 12 5 Water Resistance Up to 15o according to the IPX2 standard PMR446 frequency list Channel Frequency Description 1 446 00625...

Page 5: ...lations 1 Antenna 2 LCD 3 Headset socket 4 Short press to enter menu mode Press one time to enter MENU mode press or to select RF channel Press two times to enter CTCSS mode press or to set CTCSS code...

Page 6: ...set dual scan channel or disable it Press eight times to enter Auto Power Off mode press or to set auto power off time or disable it Press nine times to enter Key Tone mode press or to enable or disa...

Page 7: ...ns to standby mode automatically 7 Indicator light 8 Power on off 9 PTT Push to transmit release to listen Pressing PTT has 60 seconds limit In menu mode push to confirm selection 10 Long press to loc...

Page 8: ...ns on Channel scanning Dual channel Scanning displays the channel number displays the CTCSS Code Display when Key tone function turns on Display when Call tone function turns on Display when adjust vo...

Page 9: ...you operate it both correctly and safely Your radio has 8 channels If you are in a group and you wish to talk to each other all radios must be set to the same channel and interference eliminator code...

Page 10: ...el Busy Indicator When a channel is busy the LED flashes twice per second Channel 1 Press button the channel number will begin to flash 2 Use or button to change channel 3 Press PTT button to set the...

Page 11: ...these steps Note You must set the CTCSS to 0 on a radio that uses CTCSS to communicate with other radios that do not have CTCSS Monitor There are multiple channels shared among all users on the take...

Page 12: ...s until appears 2 Press or button set baby monitor sensitivity level to 1 2 3 to turn baby monitor function ON 3 Press PTT or to confirm the setting Note 1 At standby mode when speak into the micropho...

Page 13: ...adios set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as your radio press button Note This radio has 10 call tones Setting the call tone to 0 disables the call tone feature Hands Free Use VOX...

Page 14: ...or enable IVOX by level 1 2 or 3 3 Press PTT to confirm the setting or to continue set up 4 At standby mode to transmit speak into the radio microphone To receive stop talking To disable IVOX operatio...

Page 15: ...be set to the last chosen VOX sensitivity level If IVOX is activate the radio will automatically select IVOX level Setting Squelch Level The adjustable Squelch allows you to optimize the radios sensit...

Page 16: ...erference Eliminator Code is set to 0 while scanning the radio checks for activity on each channel regardless of the code used on the channel If your radio s Interference Eliminator Code is set to 1 3...

Page 17: ...annel and code 1 Press until display 2 Press or button will increase or decrease the dual channel 3 Press again and then press or button will increase or decrease the dual code number 4 Press PTT to s...

Page 18: ...matically after the set time 1 Press until appears 2 Press or button to adjust the automatic power off time or disable the function with the section 3 Press PTT to confirm the setting or to continue s...

Page 19: ...ger or Over and lets others know you ve finished talking And at the same time the icon will display 1 To turn talk confirmation tone on press until appear the current setting flashes 2 Press or to ena...

Page 20: ...dio will chirps periodically after you release the PTT key The radio powers off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable battery Note Remove the batteries before...

Page 21: ...w to get product support and warranty service Alcom Electronics Pte Ltd 37 Kallang Pudding Road Blk B Tong Lee Building 05 08 Singapore 349315 PH 65 8412668 FAX 65 68412628 E mail support alcom com sg...

Page 22: ...or damage to aerials unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship 5 Products disassembled or repaired in such a manner as to adversely affect performance or prevent adequate inspectio...

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