sub-channel number.
- Then press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub-channel for use.
- Press the Power On/Oft button momentarily to confirm selection.
The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the
oF
icon as the setting.
NOTE:
To communicate with other GMRS units, they must be switched to the same channel
and CTCSS subcode. To communicate with other GMRS units that do not have
subcodes, switch your unit to the same channel with the subcode set to
oF.
The OTOSS subcodes do not prevent others from hearing your transmission. This will
only allow you to ignore all traffic on a given channel not using the same subcode.
VOX Selection Mode
This option enables you to have hands-free conversation. Your voice or nearby sound is
detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button.
To set radio for VOX operation,
- From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE button until the
VOX
icon flashes on the
display.
- Press the Up or Down button to select VOX On (if
oF
appears flashing) and the
1-5
VOX level sensitivity.
- Momentarily press the Power On/Oft button to confirm the VOX selection.
- The
VOX
icon will appear steady on the LCD display.
VOX can be turned off by selecting
oF
as the setting.
Channel Scan Operation
This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals. While
scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal is received, the scan is
interrupted and will return to scan mode S seconds after reception is terminated.
NOTE:
While the scan function is active, the MODE button will be inoperative. The scan mode
will reduce the overall battery life due to the battery save function is overridden.
To enable the channel scan mode,
- From GMRS standby mode, momentarily press the SCAN Button;
(SCAN)
will appear
on the LCD display.
- The radio will display each channel (1-15) with CTCSS code number in order as the
scan mode operates to find an active main channel.
-When unit doesn't find any signals and you want to transmit, press the PTT switch to
return to seconds after the communication is completed.
- If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode, press the SCAN button
momentarily and the unit will return to normal operation;
(SCAN)
icon will disappear
from the LCD display.
