GEONAUTE ONchannel 710, User Manual

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To turn the sub-channel function off : simply set the sub-channel to 0 (zero). You can communicate
with any ONchannel 710 user set to the same channel who also turns off the sub-channel operation
(or whose have unit does not have the feature).
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Press the Menu button twice, the current CTCSS sub-channel number flashing on the
LCD screen.
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Press the Up or Down button to select one of the 38 CTCSS sub-channels.
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Press the PTT button to confirm the setting.
4.4.2 Setting the DCS (Advanced Digital Code).
Each channel also has 83 digital codes to let you set up group of users for more secured private
communication.
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Press the Menu button 3 times. DCS code is blinking on the LCD screen.
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Press the Up or Down button to select the desired DCS code.
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Press the PTT button to confirm the DCS channel setting.
Transmitting and Receiving
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The ONchannel 710 transmission is «one way-at-a-time.» While you are speaking, you can not
receive a transmission.
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The ONchannel 710 is an open-license band. Always identify yourself when transmitting on the
same channel.
4.5 Transmitting (sending a speech)
The unit is continuously in the receive mode when the unit is turned On and not transmitting. When a
signal is received on the current channel, «RX» icon will be displayed on the LCD screen.
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Press and hold the PTT button to transmit your voice. «
TX
» icon will be displayed on the
LCD screen.
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Hold the unit in a vertical position with the MIC (Microphone) 5 cm away from the mouth.
While holding the PTT button, speak into the MIC (microphone) in a normal tone of
voice.
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Release the PTT button when you have finished transmitting.
4.6 Monitor
You can use the Monitor feature to check for weak signals on the current channel.
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Press and hold the Menu and Down button.
The "
RX
" icon will be displayed on the LCD screen. Your ONchannel 710 will pick up signals
on the current channel, including background noise.
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Press the Menu button again to stop the channel monitoring.