Channel B
To store a frequency in Channel B, select the required
channel using the or keys, then press and hold the
CHAN B
key for 1.5 seconds. The channel number will flash
then a high beep will be heard as the channel is stored.
To Recall Channel A or B
Briefly press the
CHAN A
or
CHAN B
key to switch
immediately to the channel stored in that memory. If the
radio was scanning the scan will be cancelled.
DUAL WATCH KEY (DW)
The Dual Watch function is a 2 channel scan feature where
the GX600 switches between Channel 16 and any other
selected channel. This allows you to monitor a working
or club channel while still being able to receive important
broadcasts on channel 16.
To use the Dual Watch function, select your preferred
working channel - either by using the or keys - or by
selecting one of the stored
CHAN A
or
CHAN B
memories
- then briefly press the
DW
key. A high beep with be
heard and ‘DW’ will appear on the display. The GX600
will now monitor the selected channel AND channel 16
by alternating equally between them. Only the working
channel number is shown on the display when
Dual Watching.
To cancel Dual Watching, briefly press the
DW
key again.
DUAL WATCH FEATURES
If a signal appears on channel 16:
The radio will switch immediately to Channel 16 and CH
16 will be displayed. At this point the selected channel
is no longer being monitored because channel 16 has
priority.
During this time the
PTT
may be pressed for normal
transmissions on
channel 16
. Once channel 16 has become
inactive for 5 seconds the Dual Watch function will resume.
If a signal appears on the selected channel:
Scanning will pause on the selected channel BUT channel
16 will continue to be monitored every 2 seconds.
During
this time the
PTT
may be pressed for normal transmissions
on the
selected channel
(monitoring of channel 16
ceases while transmitting). Once the selected channel has
become inactive for 5 seconds the Dual Watch function
will resume.
To Transmit on the selected Channel while
Dual Watching:
Simply press the
PTT
. The Dual Watch function will pause
during the transmission and remain paused until 5 seconds
after all activity has ceased on the channel. Dual Watch will
then resume.
To Transmit on Channel 16 while Dual Watching:
Press the
16
key to switch to channel 16. Dual watch will
be cancelled and the radio will switch straight to Channel
16. Now press the
PTT
and transmit in the usual way. When
your conversation has ended, press the
DW
key to resume
Dual Watching.
To change the Working Channel while
Dual Watching:
While Dual Watching, simply select another working
channel by either using the or keys or selecting one of
the stored
CHAN A
or
CHAN B
memories. Dual Watching
continues on the newly selected channel.
TRIPLE WATCH KEY (TW)
The Triple Watch function is an extension of the Dual Watch
feature. It allows the GX600 to monitor Channel 16, a
selected channel AND a priority channel. Each channel
is scanned equally for signals with priority given first to
CH 16, then the Priority channel and lastly the selected
channel.
When Triple Watch is selected, the TW icon is displayed
along with the selected channel number. The “priority”
channel is the one stored in the
CHAN A
memory.
To use the Triple Watch mode, first program your priority
channel (the default priority channel is 9) into the
CHAN A
memory, then select your preferred working channel using
the or keys. Now press and hold the
TW
key for 1.5
seconds until a high beep is heard. ‘TW’ and the selected
channel will be displayed.
To cancel Triple Watch
Either - Briefly press the
TW
key to switch to Dual Watch
mode. A high beep will be heard
or -
Press and hold the
TW
key to return to normal
operation. A low beep will be heard.
TRIPLE WATCH FEATURES
If a signal appears on channel 16:
The radio will switch immediately to Channel 16 and CH
16 will be displayed. At this point the selected channel and
the Priority channel are no longer being monitored because
channel 16 has highest priority.
During this time the
PTT
may be pressed for normal transmissions on channel 16.
Once channel 16 has become inactive for 5 seconds the
Triple Watch function will resume.
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