10
Note:
while the
SCAN
mode is active, the MODE button is
inoperative. In addition, the SCAN mode will reduce the overall
battery life since the battery save function is overridden.
(10) Battery Alert
When the low battery icon ( ) blinks steadily on the LCD
panel, recharge the unit or install fresh batteries.
To enable the channel scan mode:
- From standby mode,momentarily press the Power On/Off
Button;
SCAN
will appear on the LCD display.
- The radio will automatically display each channel (1-8) in
ascending order to find an active main channel.
- When the unit doesn't find any signals and you want to transmit,
press the PTT Button to return to primary channel operation.The
transceiver will automatically resume scanning approximately 15
seconds after the communication is completed.
- If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode,
press the Power On/Off button momentarily and the unit will
return to normal operation; the SCAN icon ( ) will
disappear from the LCD display.
(9) Channel Scan Operation
This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid
signals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal
is received, the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode
approximately 5 seconds after the interruption.
(11) Backlighting
By pressing any buttons, the LCD backlight is turned on the LCD
backlight will be turned off automatically in about 5 seconds after
any final button is pressed.
(8) Keypad Lock
The lock function is to avoid the accidental changes of radio
settings. The POWER On/Off, PTT and Volume Up/Down
button will supercede the lock function.
To set the keypad lock operation :
- From standby mode, press and hold the MODE button for 2
seconds or until the lock icon ( ) appears on the display.
- To disable the lock operation, press and hold the MODE
button for at least 2 seconds ; the lock icon ( ) will disappear.
