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OTHER FUNCTIONS
Using the Message function
The transceiver can receive and send short
messages.
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Receiving
When receiving, a received message’s header and the
Talkgroup name are displayed.
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Push [RX MSG] to display a received message.
Last Call RX MSG
00:00
HELLO!
TALKGROUP 01
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Transmitting
CAUTION: DO NOT
transmit without an antenna.
1. Open the “Message List” in the Menu screen.
[OK] > PTT Options >
Message List
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You can also assign [P1] key as a shortcut to the
“Message List” (p. 13).
2. Select a message to send.
3. Push [PTT] to send the message.
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Received message list
You can read received messages on the “Received
Message” screen.
[OK] > PTT Options >
Received Message
TIP:
Writing a new message
1. Select a blank on the “Message List” screen,
and then push [OK].
•The “Message Display” screen is displayed.
2. Push [OK] again to display the cursor.
3. Enter a message of up to 100 characters.
Message Display
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ddd˚ mm'ss"
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✔
✔
abcde
■
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To enter a character, push [Up] or [Down].
Usable characters: a ~ z, A ~ Z, 0 ~ 9,
/ + - = \ . ! ? ' , * # "
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To move the cursor, push [Right] or [Left].
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To insert a space, push [P1].
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To delete, push [P2] or [BACK].
Using the Emergency mode
In the Emergency mode, the transceiver can transmit
an Emergency call, as shown below.
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Confirm the transceiver is connected and registered to a
satellite.
1. Hold down [EMER] for 2 seconds.
•Beep sounds, and the transceiver enters the
Emergency mode.
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“REQUESTING” is displayed while the transceiver
requests the transmission.
2. When “TALKING” is displayed, the transceiver
transmits the audio for 5 seconds.
Using the Key Lock function
You can use the Key Lock function to prevent
accidental or unnecessary function access.
1. Assign the function to the [P2] key in the Menu
screen.
[OK] > Functions > Key Setup >
P2 Key
2. Push [P2] until “Lock ON” or “Lock OFF” is
displayed to turn the function ON or OFF.
•“
” is displayed while the function is ON.
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Auto Key Lock function
The transceiver locks the keypad* when no key is
pushed for 30 seconds.
* Except for [EMER], [PTT], [VOL], and Talkgroup
selector.
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Turn the function ON or OFF in the Menu screen.
[OK] > Functions >
Auto Key Lock
•“
” is displayed while the function is ON.
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Push [P2] until “Lock OFF” is displayed to turn OFF
the function.
