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2.9
VARIABLE FREQUENCY MODE FUNCTION
To enter variable frequency mode, press
RCL
,
0
,
0
,
0
, then
ENTER
or enter a frequency in the direct
entry mode described above. The memory channel that you were just in will still be valid but now you
can manually adjust the frequency with the
M.UP
,
M.DN
,
UP
and
DN
keys. The
UP
and
DN
keys will
make the frequency count up or down in steps of 2.5 kHz. The
M.UP
and
M.DN
keys will make the
frequency count up or down in steps of 1 MHz. You can not change the label. The frequency in this
mode can not be stored in memory. To exit this mode, recall one of the 200 memory channels (ie.
RCL
,
0
,
0
,
1
). Variable frequency mode is disabled when the internal entry disable jumper is removed.
2.10
LED DISPLAY VARIABLE DIMMING MODE
1.
With the transceiver in normal operating mode press the
UP
or
DN
keys to increase or
decrease the intensity of the LED display.
2.
Once maximum intensity of the display is achieved, the
UP
key no longer functions.
Conversely once minimum intensity is reached, the
DN
key ceases to function.
2.11
90 SECOND TRANSMITTER TIME OUT FEATURE
A selectable 90 second transmitter time out feature is provided to prevent accidental continuous
transmission in the event of a faulty PTT switch. With this feature enabled the transceiver will stop
transmitting after the PTT is engaged continuously for 90 seconds. The timer is reset by releasing
then re-engaging the PTT switch.
Press the
FUNC
then the
M.UP
key. Use the
M.UP
and
M.DN
keys to select 90 SEC, which
enables the feature, or NONE which disables it.
2.13
PROGRAMMING CTCSS TONES/DPL CODES
CTCSS tones (PL tones) or Digital DPL codes can be assigned to each memory channel on any
of the three operating bands. To program a tone/code to a memory channel:
1.
Select the desired band on the band select switch.
2.
Use the
M.UP
and
M.DN
keys to select the memory channel that you want to assign
a CTCSS tone or DPL code.
3.
Press the
FUNC
key then the
TONE
key. The display will show "RX TONE:" and the
current tone number, as well as the tone frequency in Hz.
4.
Use the
M.UP
and
M.DN
keys to select the tone number you require. The following
is a list of the available CTCSS tones:
