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Basic Operations (cont.)
Note:
This Radio is capable of operating up to 5 kilometres open free range. Any obstructions such as
buildings, trees, RF interference, electrical appliances will affect the performance of the transmission.
UHF CB Radio Channels
This Radio operates in 75 effective channels out of 80 main channels (1-80 with 22, 23, 61, 62 and 63
prohibited for voice transmitting) with 99 sub-channels (38 CTCSS and 61 DCS private codes) for each
channel. CTCSS/DCS private codes ensure that your communication is not interrupted unnecessarily by
other radios. Please refer to the Channels Frequency Table and CTCSS/DCS Frequency Table on page 23
and 25 of this manual for further information. It is important to note the below limitations:
•
Except in an emergency, never operate the Radio in channel 5 or channel 35.
•
Channel 11 is the customary calling channel for establishing communication.
•
Channel 40 is the customary road vehicle channel.
Before selecting a channel for transmission, always listen to it first to ensure it is not already being used.
Avoid selecting a busy channel. When the Radio keeps on receiving a signal from an unknown party, the
RX
icon will be displayed.
To Select a Channel Manually
1.
To select a channel manually, press the menu
(M)
button once and the channel number will flash.
2.
Use the up
( )
and down
( )
buttons to select the desired channel number (1-80). Press the PTT
button to confirm.
3.
Repeat the above steps with the other radio, ensuring that the same channels are selected. You are
then ready to communicate.
4.
To change channels carry out the same steps as above.
When you are receiving a transmission, the receiving indicator icon
(RX)
will be displayed on screen.
When you are making a transmission, the transmission indicator icon
(TX)
will be displayed.
