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Model XT511 Series
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SETTING THE RADIO TO GMRS/FRS MODE
To set the XT511 to GMRS/FRS mode, move the
BAND
switch in
GMRS/FRS
position. The LCD will show the current
GMRS/FRS
channel
setting.
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME
Rotate the
POWER/VOLUME
knob clockwise to turn the radio on and
increase the volume level. Rotate the control counter-clockwise to reduce
the volume level and to turn the radio off. During Power On, the LCD will
display all icons for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the last
channel/frequency selected.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel
and Privacy Code.
1. Press and hold the
PTT
button and speak in a normal voice into the
microphone
. The
TX
icon will appear continuously on the LCD
Display while transmitting.
When using a
HAND MIC
, press and hold the
PTT
button on the side
of the
HAND MIC
and speak in a normal voice.
For maximum clarity, hold the
HAND MIC
2 to 3 inches from your
mouth.
2. To receive a call, release the
PTT
button. The
RX
icon will appear on
the display when your radio is receiving a transmission.
ABOUT RANGE
Your XT511 Series radios are designed to give you maximum range under
optimum conditions.
Optimum Conditions are:
l
Over water
l
Open rural areas without obstructions
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Flat areas where you can see the other person
To ensure you get maximum range:
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Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will
cause low power conditions
l
Be sure you are on a GMRS channel - FRS channels are
restricted by the FCC to low power
l
Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power.
l
Be sure to point the
ANTENNA
upward.
OPERATING YOUR RADIO
