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Scanning for Active Channels:
The PRO901 includes an “auto-scan” mode that continuously scans all 80 available
channels for activity.
To enter and exit “auto-scan” mode:
1. Be sure the radio is turned on. (see Power On/Off)
2. Press and release the Scan button to enter “auto-scan” mode.
The Scanning icon will show on the LCD display when the radio is in “auto-scan” mode.
The radio will rapidly scan through the 80 available channels and will pause on any
active channel.
“Auto-scan” will resume when there has been no activity on the current channel for
four seconds.
3. To transmit during “auto scan,” press and hold the PTT button on the microphone while
the radio is paused on the desired channel.
The radio will remain on the active channel for three seconds after the PTT button
is released.
4. To exit the “auto-scan” mode, press and release the Scan button.
The Scanning icon will turn off when the radio is no longer in “auto-scan” mode.
Transmitting and Receiving a Call:
IMPORTANT!
To communicate between two radios, both radios must be set to the same channel
(see Selecting a Privacy Code) selections.
To transmit and receive a call:
1. Be sure the radio is turned on. (see Power On/Off)
2. To transmit a call, press and hold the PTT button (9) on the microphone, and speak into
the microphone in a normal voice.
NOTE: For maximum clarity, hold the microphone 2 to 3 inches from your mouth
when speaking.
The TX icon will show continuously on the LCD display while transmitting.
3. To receive a call, release the PTT (9) button on the microphone.
The RX icon will show on the LCD display when your radio is receiving a transmission.
