HC883 GB
3
7. In-Range Test
This function enables you to establish whether you are within communication range of other
people with an identical handset tuned to the same frequency and CTCSS code. The device will
produce an intermittent double beep if other HC883’s are within range.
1. Press MODE repeatedly until the symbol for the in-range test (no. 6, fig. 2, p. 1) starts to flash.
2. Select the Long Range (LR) or Short Range (SR) check function with the UP or DOWN
button (nos. 7 & 8, fig. 2, p. 1). Push UP or DOWN a third time to deactivate this function.
3. Press MODE three times or press TALK 1 x to confirm the setting.
8. Channel Scanning Function
This useful feature allows you to scan all available channels. Selecting this function will switch
off the CTCSS feature and engage the squelch function.
1. Hold MODE and UP simultaneously. The channels will now be scanned in ascending order.
Hold MODE and DOWN simultaneously to switch scanning directions.
2. The scanning is interrupted when a strong signal is picked up.
3. Hold MODE and UP simultaneously to keep scanning despite the received signal.
4. Interrupt the scanning by releasing MODE and UP/DOWN.
Note : Hold the device a couple of inches from your mouth and speak at conversational
volume. Remember that no transmission can be received while the transmission
indicator is displayed.
9. Key Lock Function
This function locks the UP and DOWN buttons so as to prevent accidental changing of the
settings.
1. Press MODE repeatedly until the key lock indicator
(no. 4, fig. 2, p. 1) starts to flash.
2. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to toggle between KEY LOCK ON and OFF.
3. Press MODE again to display the key lock indicator.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to turn off the key lock and make sure the key lock indicator is no
longer displayed.
Note :
The following functions cannot be used when the key lock function is engaged : changing
channels, VOX ON/OFF, in-range test and changing the CTCSS code number.
