Silvercrest SFG 8000 B2, Operating And Safety Instructions Manual

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SilverCrest SFG 8000 B2
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11.2. Channel monitoring
You can use this function to search the current channel for any weak signals.

Press and hold the Menu button [6] and the Down

button [7] simultaneously to enable channel
monitoring.

Press the Menu button [6] to stop channel monitoring.
During channel monitoring you can listen to any communications over the current
channel, independently of the set CTCSS or DCS code.
11.3. Voice-controlled send function (VOX)
This function is similar to the hands-free feature of your mobile phone. The handheld radio transceiver will
start transmitting as soon as it detects your voice (or any other noise). This allows you to send a message
without pressing the PTT button [12]. Using this function is not recommended when you are located in a
noisy or windy environment.

Press the Menu button [6] four times. The indication “VOX” and the current
VOX setting will flash on the display.

Press the Up

button [10] to enable the VOX function or to raise the VOX
sensitivity.

Press the Down

button [7] to reduce the VOX sensitivity or to disable the
VOX function (“OF”).

Press the PTT button [12] to confirm the setting.
11.4. Channel scan
Channel scan will search all available channels (1 to 22) for any active stations in a loop.
If an active channel is found, you can search for the CTCSS or DCS code that a station is using on the
channel.