In addition, you can go to
Menu
>
Settings
>
Radio Set
>
Optional
Key
to set whether the corresponding keys and knobs still work when
the keypad is locked.
Inputting via Keypad
You can input alias, contact numbers or messages via the keypad of the
radio. Here are some useful tips:
l
To switch the input method between alphabetic mode and numeric
mode, press
.
l
To enter special characters, press
in alphabetic mode or
in
numeric mode.
l
To enter a space, press
in alphabetic mode.
Selecting a Zone
A zone is a group of channels with the same property. The radio supports up
to 16 zones, with a maximum of 16 channels per zone. To select a zone, do
one of the following:
l
Go to
Menu
>
Zone
, press
Up
or
Down
key to select a zone, and then
press
OK
/
Menu
key to switch to the selected zone.
l
Press the preprogrammed
Zone Up
or
Zone Down
key to switch to the
selected zone.
Selecting a Channel
Data and voices are received and transmitted on a channel. You can rotate
the
Channel Selector
knob to select the channel.
Status Indications
LCD Icons
Icon
Radio Status
DM
Direct Mode: The radio transmits and receives directly.
TDMA
TDMA Direct Mode: If one time slot is occupied, the
radio can transmit and receive through the other time
slot.
RM
Repeater Mode: The radio transmits and receives
through a repeater.
The number of bars indicates the charge left in the
battery.
There is no signal.
The number of bars indicates the signal strength.
The radio is set at low power.
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