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CHAPTER 4: Operation
4.5 Scan (Optional)
Some radio models have the Scan feature. Scan allows you to monitor the radio’s
programmed channels and code. When the radio detects someone talking, it stops
scanning and locks in on the active channel. It allows you to listen and talk back
automatically to the person transmitting without having to switch channels.
NOTE
To communicate in scan, your radio must be set to the same frequency
and code as the other radio(s) in your group.
To use the Scan feature:
1. Move the Channel Selector knob to the “s” position. The radio will scan the
radio’s programmed channels and code in sequential order.
2. When the radio detects someone talking, you will hear the message.
3. Press the Push-To-Talk button to talk back on the channel.
In Scan, you will always transmit back to the channel which last sent a message.
NOTE
In scan, after you receive a message, the radio will remain on that
channel for three seconds before returning to scan mode.
If you set the Channel Selector knob to the “s” position (scan mode) and
no activity is detected, you will transmit on channel 1 when you press
the Push-To-Talk button.