Chapter 4: Menu Settings
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Some channels are limited by regulation to be low power only. If the HILO
operation request is denied, an error tone beeps.
Channels restricted to low transmit power are as follows:
• Canadian channel set: 13, 15, 17, 77
• International channel set: 15, 17, 75, 76
• US channel set: 13, 17, 67, 77
Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction
In the US, channels 13 and 67 are restricted to transmit at low power. However,
you can temporarily override this low power restriction. When you press
PTT
, a
new soft key appears in the middle position, labelled OVRIDE.
To override the LO power restriction on channels 13 or 67 and transmit at high
power:
1. Press and hold
PTT
. The OVRIDE soft key appears.
2. Press and release OVRIDE. The TX power is set to HI power for as long as you
hold down
PTT
.
When you release
PTT
, power returns to LO.
13
BRIDGE
A
CH68
CH79A
CH71
U
S
A
OVRIDE
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13
BRIDGE
A
CH68
CH79A
CH71
U
S
A
CH69
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