Operating the Radio in Priority Mode
Priority mode allows faster access to frequently used channel frequencies. Up to 15
channel frequencies can be programmed into the radio's priority list. The Priority facility
must be programmed into the radio before it can be selected, or used.
Operating the radio in Priority mode requires the following operations. Each operation
is explained in following paragraphs.
(1)
Select Priority mode if not currently selected.
(2)
Select the required channel frequency.
(3)
Transmit using the fist microphone, and receive using the radio's internal
loudspeaker.
Selecting Priority Mode
Select Priority mode by pressing the PRI button. When selected, the display shows ‘P’
every few seconds.
Selecting a Priority Channel Frequency
To select the required channel frequency, press the SEL
s
or SEL
t
button to scroll up
or down through the priority channel frequencies that are programmed into the radio.
Release the button when the required frequency is displayed.
Transmitting and Receiving
To transmit, key the transmitter by pressing the fist microphone's PTT button. Check
that the radio's Tx indicator lights, and then speak clearly into the microphone.
Reception is heard through the loudspeaker. The volume is adjusted using the VOL
s
and VOL
t
buttons. When a signal is received, the radio's busy indicator lights.
If the squelch facility requires adjusting, refer to ‘To Adjust the Squelch Level’ on
page 30.
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