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Getting started |
RS90S User Manual
Normally the radio should be left tuned to the priority channel CH16
(CH16 or CH09 (US models)) in case an emergency call is broadcast
on that channel. The RS90S can also be set to monitor several
channels at the same time. In this case, the radio continuously
scans the selected channels and, if activity is heard on a channel, it
will switch to that channel while the activity continues. Then it will
revert to scanning. See “Scanning channels” on page 29.
You can use one of the following methods to change channel:
•
Press [16/9] to switch immediately to the priority channel (see
“Priority channels” below).
•
Press
Ÿ
or
ź
until you reach the required channel number.
•
Press and hold
Ÿ
or
ź
to rapidly scroll through the channel
numbers. When the number you require is displayed, release the key.
•
Input the number on the keypad (wired handset only), and when
the required channel number is flashing on screen, press [OK], or
wait for 2 seconds for the number to be accepted automatically.
When entering a single-digit channel number, prefix the channel
number with 0.
•
Repeat press [3CH] to scroll through your three favourite channels.
See “Three favourite channels 3CH” on page 29.
•
Press [WX] and then
Ÿ
or
ź
to tune to a weather station (US model
only). See “Receiving weather alerts (US model only)” on page 27.
•
Press [WX] to go directly to a set favourite channel (EU models only).
Priority channels
Channel 16 is the international emergency priority channel.
On Channel 16, operators must give priority to any emergency
calls occurring on that frequency. In the US, Channel 9 is also an
emergency priority channel.
To switch directly to Channel 16 (or Channel 9 if configured):
•
Press the 16/9 button.
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Note:
The default emergency channel is CH16. On US models,
you can change the default emergency channel to CH9 by
holding down 16/9 until the unit beeps and displays 09. Repeat
the procedure to change back to CH16 as the default emergency
channel.
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