Talking and listening
It is good radio etiquette to monitor the channel for activity before you transmit, to
ensure that you do not interrupt other users already on the channel.
Press and hold the button to check for channel activity. If you hear static, the
channel is clear for use. Your radio has 40 channels. If you are in a group and you wish
to talk to each other, all radios must be set to the same channel and interference
eliminator code (CTCSS). If you experience interference and need to change channel,
ensure that you change the channel and code of all radios in your group.
1. For maximum clarity, hold radio 5 to 7cm’s from mouth.
2. Press and hold and speak to the microphone. LED indicator light glows
continuously when transmitting.
3. To receive messages, release .
Interference eliminator codes (CTCSS)
The radio has 38 interference eliminator codes (CTCSS) providing you with a choice of
channel/code combinations to listen to transmissions using the same CTCSS code on
the same channel, effectively blocking out unwanted conversations.
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Hands free use (VOX)
1. Select the repeater channel in your area (channel 1 to channel 8).
2. Press the menu button 4 times to enter duplex mode, press
or
to switch
between duplex and simplex mode.
For example,
Select channel 1, duplex mode will display: 1. Simplex mode will display 1.
Hands-free use (VOX)
This feature allows you to transmit “hands-free” by talking while using the VOX
headsets connected to the radio.
Note: When using the headsets with your radio, turn your radio off before you place the
accessory on your head or in your ear.
How to use VOX
1. Turn off your radio.
2. Insert the VOX headset into the headset socket.
3. Turn on your radio; the icon will appear in the display.
4. To transmit, speak into the headset mircophone. To receive, stop talking.
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