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Program each channel separately. Each
channel has its own Frequency and
Interference Eliminator Code.
TALKING AND MONITORING
It is important to monitor traffic before
transmitting to ensure that you do not ‘talk over’
someone who is already transmitting
For monitoring press and hold the SB1 (*)
button to access channel traffic. If no activity is
present, you will hear ‘static’. Press again SB1
to release.
Once channel traffic has cleared, proceed with
your call by pressing the PTT button.
When transmitting, the radio LED blinks red.
Note:
To listen to all activity on a current channel,
short press the SB1 to set the PL/DPL code
to 0. This feature is called ‘PL/DPL Defeat’
(Squelch set to SILENT).
(*) This assumes SB1 is not being programmed
to a different mode.
RECEIVING A CALL
1.
Select a channel by pressing the toggle
/
buttons until you reach the desired
channel.
2.
Make sure the PTT button is released and listen
for voice activity.
3.
The LED indicator blinks RED while your radio
is receiving.
4.
To respond, hold the radio vertically 1 to 2
inches (2.5 to 5cm) from your mouth. Press the
PTT button to talk; release it to listen.
Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy
Indicators
When there is activity on a frequency the radio
displays the strength indicator icon
while
radio LED blinks faster. When there is activity
on the same frequency and code as your radio
(your radio is receiving), the radio signal
strength icon can change from 1 (weakest) to 6
(strongest) depending on the radio reception
