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Pressing the button for over 2 seconds, will break the squelch noise and
open (un-squelch) the frequency.
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The radio scans all the frequencies one by one and will lock on any activity. After
locking-on to a conversation, press the " " or " " key to continue scanning or
press the PTT key to store the channel and communicate back.
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If there is no activity, it will continue to scan. By pressing the PTT key, it will
stay on the current selected channel and quit the scanning function or press the
"
" key once to confirm the selection and continue to the next menu feature.
(22) KEYPAD LOCK
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Press and hold the"
" key for 1.5 seconds, the keypad lock " " icon will appear.
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This will lock all keys except the PTT and " " keys
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To unlock, press "
" key again for 1.5 seconds.
(23) USING A PTT/VOX EARPHONE
A single headset can be used with both PTT and VOX capabilities.
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Plug the PTT/VOX Earphone into the earphone jack
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Press & hold the PTT key on the in-line microphone to speak.
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Release the PTT key to listen.
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Adjust volume control if necessary.
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Set up VOX on the radio using the menu "
" key (see section 15 above).
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Speak into the in-line microphone to activate the transmitter and listen though the
earpiece.
(24) CARE & SAFETY
To clean the radio, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water. Never use solvents
or cleaners on the radio, they can harm the body and leak inside, causing permanent
damage. Your radio is not splash proof or waterproof. If the radio gets wet, turn it
OFF and remove battery immediately. Dry the battery compartment to minimize
potential water damage. Leave cover off battery compartment and do not use until
completely dry.
(25) WARNING
Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments, explosion or fire may result. Do
not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps. Under certain
conditions, radio can interfere with blasting operations and may cause an explosion.
Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a “blasting area” or
in areas posted “Turn your radio off”. Construction crews often use remote controlled
RF devices to set off explosives.
