Advanced Operation
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Advanced Operation
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Advanced Operation
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Channel 16
This function gives you quick access to the calling
Channel 16 from any operational mode.
To switch to Channel 16:
1. Press the Channel 16 button to change to Channel 16.
To exit the
Channel 16 mode and return to whatever status
existed before entering this mode, press the Channel 16
button a again.
While in the
Channel 16 mode, you can also press
the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons to
change channels.
If you press this button when
Key Lock mode is On,
you will get a three-beep error message and your
radio will not change mode.
Dual-Watch
Dual-Watch gives you one button access to scan the two channels of
most importance to you. Channel 16 will always be one of the scanned
channels. You can select the other of them.
NOTE
The radio must be squelched for dual-watch to function.
See page 27 for squelch procedure.
To select the second channel for scanning
and enter Dual-Watch mode:
1. In Standby mode, use the Channel Up or
Channel Down button to change to the channel
you want to scan along with Channel 16.
2. From Standby mode, press and release the
Dual-Watch/Scan button.
The
Dual-Watch icon will appear on the LCD and the
radio will scan between Channel 16 and the channel
you selected. A signal on either of the channels will
stop the scan for ten seconds to allow you to listen
to the traffic on the channel.
To exit Dual-Watch mode:
1. Press and release the Dual-Watch/Scan button.
The icon will disappear from the LCD and the unit
will return to
Standby mode status.
During dual-watch (while receiving an incoming
transmission), you can choose from the following:
a. Press the Talk button to remain on that
dual-watch location and return to Standby mode.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to resume scanning dual-watch locations.
If you do not press any buttons within ten seconds,
your radio will automatically resume scanning
dual-watch locations.
During dual-watch (while not receiving a transmission),
you can choose from the following:
a. Press the Talk button to communicate on the
last dual-watch location scanned and return to
Standby mode.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to change scan direction.
Operating Your Radio
Operating Your Radio
Channel 16 Button
Channel 16
Channel Up/Down Buttons
Dual-Watch/Scan Button
Dual-Watch Mode
a
Talk or Channel Up/Down
b
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