Icon Status
Incoming or missed DSC call
Weather alert
External GPS connected
Basic Operation
Turning On and Off the Device
Hold
PWR.
Adjusting the Radio Volume
1
Set the squelch level to
MIN before you adjust the radio volume (optional).
2
Turn the
VOL/SQ dial to increase or decrease the radio volume.
Adjusting the Squelch Level
You can adjust the sensitivity level of the squelch to filter out background noise.
When you increase the squelch level, you hear fewer weak background signals
when you are receiving.
1
Press the
VOL/SQ dial.
SQUELCH appears on the screen.
2
Turn the
VOL/SQ dial counter-clockwise until you hear audio.
3
Turn the
VOL/SQ dial clockwise until there is no background noise.
Selecting the Frequency Band
You can switch between the USA, International, or Canadian frequency bands.
NOTE: Not all frequency bands are available on all device models.
1
Select
MENU > CHANNEL > Frequency band.
2
Select a frequency band.
Selecting a Channel
You can select an international, Canadian, or USA channel (page 4).
Select an option:
• To select a channel on the device, turn
Channel clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
• To select a channel on the handset, select or .
Transmitting with the Radio or Handset
1
Select an appropriate channel.
2
Ensure the channel is clear.
NOTE: You cannot obstruct the communications of other people due to
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and international guidelines.
3
Select
PTT on the handset.
appears at the top of the screen.
4
Speak into the handset.
NOTE: Five minutes is the maximum time allowed for transmission. After five
minutes of transmitting, PTT is disabled until you release PTT.
5
Release
PTT.
Setting the Receiving Sensitivity
You can control the receiving sensitivity of the device. When you have noise in
high-traffic areas or areas with electromagnetic interference, such as near cell-
phone towers, you can set the receiving sensitivity to LOC to decrease receiver
sensitivity. In remote areas and on open water, you can set the receiving
sensitivity to DIST to ensure that you use the maximum range of the receiver.
1
Select
HI/LO.
2
Select an option:
• Select
LOC to enable local sensitivity.
• Select
DIST to enable distant sensitivity.
4
Quick Start Manual
