Power Level:
To change transmit power press [F/W] key
then [3/TX PW] key, rotate
DIAL
knob to the select
desired power level, then push
PTT
to lock in setting.
“HOME” Channel Memory
A one-touch “HOME” channel allows quick recall of a
favorite operating frequency. (For Hi-Landers club
members 146.565 MHz is recommended).
To program Home Channel:
1. Change the setting of Set Mode Item
36: REV/HM
from “REV” to “HOME,” if it is not already set to home
(see page 1 “Set Mode” for instructions)
2. Select the desired frequency, while operating in the
VFO mode. (Manual Tuning on Page 1)
3. Press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second.
4. While the memory channel number is blinking, press
the [HM/RV] key. (Home is now programmed).
To recall the HOME
channel
: press the [HM/RV] key
to return to previous frequency press the [HM/RV] key
again.
“Priority Channel” Scanning (Dual Watch)
Dual Watch is a two-channel scanning system which
allows you to operate on any frequencie while
periodically checking the Priority Channel.
DW (Dual Watch) while monitoring from memory:
Memory Channel#1 will be the Priority Channel. Set the
radio to operate on any Memory channel, then press the
[F/W] key, next press the [V/M (PRI)] key. You have now
activated the memory #1 Duel Watch feature. “DW” will
be displayed in the upper right corner of the display. To
cancel Duel Watch press the [F/W] key, next press the
[V/M (PRI)] key.
DW (Dual Watch) while monitoring VFO, Home or
Weather channels
Recall
any memory channel
you wish to use as the
“Priority” frequency. Set radio to operate on any VFO,
Home channel or Weather frequency you wish to
monitor, then press the [F/W] key, next press the [V/M
(PRI)] key. You have now activated the any memory
Duel Watch feature. “DW” will be displayed in the
upper right corner of the display. To cancel Duel Watch
press the [F/W] key, next press the [V/M (PRI)] key.
Memory Scanning
Place the radio into memory mode (if not already there
seep page 1) Press and hold in either the [ (MHz)] or
[ (MHz)] key for one second. to scan up or to scan
down. If scan stops on an active channel you wish not to
listen to, rotate the
DIAL
knob one click to resume
scanning. Pressing the
PTT
key will stop scanning at
current scanned memory channel.
Weather Broadcast Channels
There are 10 pre-programmed NOAA weather stations.
Press and hold in the [1(SQ TYP)] key for one second.
Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select the desired Weather
Channel. To exit to normal operation, press the [V/M
(PRI)] key, or press and hold in the [1(SQ TYP)] key again.
Severe Weather Alert
In the event of extreme weather disturbances, the
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration) sends a weather alert accompanied by a
1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of
the NOAA weather channels.
Weather Alert Scan
This feature allows you to check the
Weather Broadcast Memory Channels for the presence
of the NOAA Alert Tone while operating on VFO scan or
Memory channel scan.
To enable the Weather Alert Scan feature:
1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0/SET] key.
2. Rotate the
DIAL
knob to Set Mode # 56: WX ALT.
3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily.
4. Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select “ALT. ON.”
5. Press PTT key to save the setting and exit.
6. To disable the Weather Alert, select “ALT.OFF”.
Programming P1 and P2 Key Assignment
the [7(P1)] and [8(P2)] keys may be programmed by the
user. Suggested settings set mode 27 (NAME) for [7(P1)]
key and set mode 12 (DC VLT) for [8(P2)] Key. Press the
[F/W] key, then press the [0/SET], rotate
Dial
knob to set
#27 (NAME) then press and hold in the [7(P1)] for one
second. Repeat with mode 12 for [8(P2)] Key.
Trouble Shooting
You were told that your
radio sends out a beep tone
and cuts off some of your transmission. Likely problem
is the radio is in the Internet Connection mode. If it is in
that mode there will be a icon displayed in the upper
right corner of the display. To disable the Internet
Connection, press the [0( ) SET] key momentarily.
The Dial knob or none of keys work
. Likely problem Key
Pad may be locked. (See page #1 to unlock keys)
Notes
MARS/CAP modified radios will transmit between
137-174 MHz (VHF) & 420-470 MHz (UHF) which
includes FRS, GMRS, MUR & Marine bands. Useful
during emergency communications situations. Non-
modified radios transmit between 144-148 MHz (VHF) &
430-450 MHz (UHF) (Ham Bands only).
You as the licensed control operator are responsible for
the compliance of all FCC rules of operation, including
use of proper bands, power and proper identification.
