Operation from the Microphone
Use the microphone to select operation modes and accomplish approximately 90%
of all radio functions. Microphone features include:
■
Instant Channel 16/9
button is used to access emergency channels.
■
Channel Up/Down
button is used to change channels.
■
Push to Talk (PTT)
button is used to send or record a radio message.
■
Function (F1/F2)
button is used to toggle between preset channels and/or, when
in a menu, it acts as an
Escape
key.
■
Call/Setup and Enter
button is used to enter the routine Digital Selective Calling
(DSC) menu and enter the setup menu for both advanced and basic setup
functions.
NOTE
The microphone and the transceiver radio meet the JIS7 waterproof
standards.
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Introduction
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation
Scanning of Memory Channels
During
Memory Scan
mode, the radio rapidly switches from
one recorded channel to another. When any activity is
detected, the radio stops the scan for 10 seconds for brief
listening on that channel. The scan continues until the radio
is switched out of the
Memory Scan
mode.
NOTE
If there are fewer than two (2) channels recorded, the
Memory Scan
mode is not available. (For instructions
on recording at least two channels, see Memory
Channels, page 55.)
NOTE
The radio must be squelched for the
Memory Scan
mode to function. See page 38 for Squelch
procedure.
To Enter Memory Scan:
From
Standby
mode, press the
Memory Scan
button.
The radio immediately begins to scan the channels selected
and
MEM SCAN
(memory scan) shows on the LCD.
To Exit Memory Scan:
From
Memory Scan
mode, press the
Memory Scan
button.
The radio returns to
Standby
mode on the last scanned
memory location.
During Memory Scan When Receiving an Incoming
Transmission:
1.
Press the
Memory Scan
button to remain on that
memory location and end scanning. The radio returns to
Standby
mode.
2.
Press the
Channel Up/Down
microphone channel buttons
or turn the
Channel
knob to resume scanning.
If no button is pressed within 10 seconds, the radio
automatically resumes scanning.
During Memory Scan When Not Receiving an Incoming
Transmission:
Press the
Talk
button to communicate on the last active
channel scanned and return to
Standby
mode.
Operating Your Radio
Operating Your Radio
Memory Scan/
Clear Button
Scanning
Memory Channel
Up
Button
Microphone
DSC and
Call/Setup
Enter Button
Down
Button
Push to
Talk
(PTT)
Button
Function
(F1/F2)
Button
Instant
Channel
16/9 Button
