GX600D
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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During this time the
PTT
may be pressed for normal
transmissions on Channel 16. Once channel 16 has become
inactive for 5 seconds the Dual Watch function will resume.
If a signal appears on the selected channel:
Scanning will pause on the selected channel BUT Channel
16 will continue to be monitored every 2 seconds. During
this time the
PTT
may be pressed for normal transmissions
on the selected channel (note that monitoring of Channel
16 ceases while transmitting). Once the selected channel
has become inactive for 5 seconds the Dual Watch function
will resume.
To Transmit on the selected Channel while
Dual Watching:
Simply press the
PTT
. The Dual Watch function will pause
on the selected channel during the transmission and remain
paused until 5 seconds after all activity has ceased on the
channel. Dual Watch will then resume.
To Transmit on Channel 16 while Dual Watching:
Press the
16
key to select Channel 16. Dual watch will be
cancelled and the radio will switch straight to Channel 16.
Now press the
PTT
and transmit in the usual way.
When your conversation has ended, press the
DW
key
to resume Dual Watching.
To change the selected Channel while
Dual Watching:
Simply select another channel using the
or
keys. Dual
Watching continues on the newly selected channel.
TRIPLE WATCH KEY (TW)
The Triple Watch function is an extension of the Dual
Watch feature. It allows the GX600D to monitor Channel
16, a selected channel AND a priority channel. Each
channel is scanned equally for signals with priority given
first to CH 16, then the Priority channel and lastly the
selected channel.
When Triple Watch is selected the ‘TW’ icon is displayed
along with Channel 16, the selected Channel and the
Priority Channel. The ‘Priority’ Channel is the one stored
in the CHAN A memory.
To use the Triple Watch mode:
First program your priority channel (the default priority
channel is 9) into the CHAN A memory, then select your
preferred working channel using the
or
keys.
Now press and hold the
TW
key for 1.5 seconds until
a high beep is heard. ‘TW’ and the selected channel
will be displayed along with CH16 and the Priority
Channel number.
To change the selected channel at any time:
Press the
or
keys.
To cancel Triple Watch
Briefly press the
TW
key to switch to Dual Watch mode.
A high beep will be heard
OR
Press and hold the
TW
key to return to normal operation.
A low beep will be heard.
TRIPLE WATCH FEATURES
If a signal appears on Channel 16:
The radio will switch immediately to Channel 16 and
‘CH 16’ will be displayed. At this point the selected
channel and the Priority channel are no longer being
monitored because Channel 16 has highest priority. During
this time the
PTT
may be pressed for normal transmissions
on Channel 16. Once Channel 16 has become inactive for
5 seconds the Triple Watch function will resume.
If a signal appears on the Priority channel:
Scanning will pause on the Priority channel BUT Channel 16
will continue to be monitored every 2 seconds (the selected
channel is not monitored). During this time the
PTT
may
be pressed for normal transmissions on the Priority channel
(monitoring of Channel 16 ceases while transmitting). Once
the Priority channel has become inactive for 5 seconds
Triple Watch will resume.
If a signal appears on the selected Channel:
Scanning will pause on the selected channel BUT channel
16 and the Priority channel will continue to be monitored
every 2 seconds. During this time the
PTT
may be
pressed for normal transmissions on the selected channel
(monitoring of channel 16 and the Priority channel ceases
while transmitting). Once the selected channel has become
inactive for 5 seconds the Triple Watch will resume.
To Transmit on the selected Channel
while Triple Watching:
Simply press the
PTT
. The Triple Watch function will pause
during the transmission and remain paused until 5 seconds
after all activity has ceased on the channel. Triple Watch will
then resume.
To Transmit on the Priority channel
while Triple Watching:
Briefly press the
CHAN A.
Triple Watch is cancelled and
the Priority channel will become the selected channel. Now
press the
PTT
and transmit in the usual way. When your
conversation has ended, re-select your selected channel.
