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Auto Key Lock Selection Mode
This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings
of the unit. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE, Up/
Down and S/VOX Buttons.
To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu:
- From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the Power Button for
3 seconds to enable the Auto Key lock function; the unit will beep once
and the lock (
) icon appears on the display.
- The Power, PTT, and Monitor Buttons are not effected.
- To unlock the Auto Key function, press and hold the Power button for
3 seconds; the unit beeps once and the lock icon (
) disappears
from the display.
NOTE:
If the unit is turned off while Key Lock is on, the Key Lock
mode will still be in effect when the unit is again turned on.
VOX Enable Operation
This option enables you to have hands-free conversation. Your voice or
nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to
press the PTT button.
To enable VOX operation:
- From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the S/VOX button for 3 sec-
onds or until the
VOX
icon appears steady on the display.
- Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm VOX enable mode.
- To disable the VOX mode, press the S/VOX button for 3 seconds or
until the
VOX
icon disappears from the display.
Weather Band Operation
Channel Selection
This feature provides access to 10 channels within the weather band (7
NOAA channels and 3 Canadian marine channels). To select a weather
channel, the unit must be in the weather channel mode. Press and hold
the MODE/WB button for at least 3 seconds; the weather alert icon (
)
will appear, together with a channel number in the band. Momentarily
press the MODE/WB button (12) once; the channel number flashes.