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LED lights while the radio transmits and flashes if
the channel is busy.
Some channels may be monitored for activity by
pressing the clear button (6). The icon will be lit until
the channel is changed or the clear button (6) is
pressed again.
In the conventional mode the radio is equipped with
a maximum transmit duration timer. This is
programmed to start whenever the PTT is pressed.
Tone G sounds five seconds before the transmitter
is switched off. If the timer expires whilst still
transmitting, transmission will cease and a
continuous fail tone will sound until the PTT is
released.
Accessories and Battery Care
Fitting Belt Clip
Refer to illustration 1 on page (iii).
To fit the belt clip, slide it into the mounting rails on
the back of the radio and press it downwards until it
latches into place. To remove the belt clip, lift the
release tab by inserting a key or coin between the
release tab and the back of the radio. Press the belt
clip upwards until it is completely disengaged from
the radio.
Fitting/Removing Battery
Refer to illustrations 2 and 3 on page (iii).
To fit the battery, slide it into the control rails about 1/
2 an inch (2 cm) from the top of the radio and slide it
towards the top until the battery latch has engaged.
Before removing the battery,
turn off the radio
.
Press the battery latch towards the front of the radio,
slide the battery down about 1/2 an inch (2 cm) and
lift it away from the radio.
Note:
The battery must be charged before initial
use. (For approximately 16 hours)
Operating Time
The operating time depends on the battery capacity,
transmit power combined with the frequency band,
and the duty cycle.
When the battery voltage runs low the battery icon
will appear on the display (display radios only)
and the low battery warning tone will sound
repeatedly for 60 seconds.
The power level in trunked mode can be adjusted on
the keypad radio which will save the battery life. To
toggle between high and low power levels enter
“14
”. The display indicates the power level
selected by displaying the LO icon when low power
is selected.
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Fitting Belt Clip/Fitting Battery/Operating Time
2-Year Warranty
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