Operation
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Operation
Dual Function buttons
The dual function button (buttons 7 to 13) have two functions.
To use the primary function (printed on the button) just press the
button. To use the secondary function (printed above the button)
press
and hold
the button for 2 seconds.
Power ON / OFF
Rotate the power switch in a clockwise direction to turn the unit ON,
adjust the volume to a comfortable level. Rotate the Power Switch
counter clockwise until it click to turn off the power.
Squelch
To adjust the level of squelch use the rotary SQL control. Turning the
control clockwise reduces the amount of squelch, turning counter
clockwise increase the amount of squelch. To reduce the signals that
you can hear, increase the squelch, to hear more signals which may
include weak signals decrease the squelch.
To Select a Channel
To select a channel rotate the CH control clockwise or counter
clockwise to the desired channel.
Transmitting
NOTE: Before transmitting on any channel, listen to check the channel
is not already in use.
To Transmit
1. Select the channel you wish to use, please refer the Channel
Reference at the end of this user guide for a list of available
channels and their use.
2. Press the PTT switch on the Mic
TIP: To ensure your voice is transmitted with the best clarity hold the
microphone 5 to 7 cm from your mouth, talk at a normal level, do not
shout.
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)
Your UHF080 has 38 CTCSS codes to minimise interference from other
users. You will only hear transmissions from users using the same
code.
To select a CTCSS code
1. Press the CTCSS / DCS button,
TSQ oF
will blink on the
LCD display.
2. Turn the Channel control to select the desired CTCSS code.
3. Press the CTCSS / DCS button
twice
to return to standby.
