Before operating the radio, please read all safety and Introduction operating instructions. Save all instructions in a safe place for future reference. Making Life Easier and Safer WARNING: Important Safety Instructions Staying in touch is convenient and easy when using your radio.
Introduction Customer Assistance Operational Cautions Product Features Exposure to high volume sound levels may cause temporary or permanent damage to your hearing. Although there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone, you should always use your radio with the volume set at low level and avoid prolonged exposure to high volume sound levels.
Caring for Your Radio Backlit LCD Display Your radio will give you years of trouble-free service if cared for properly. Handle the radio gently. Keep the radio away from dust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures. Installing Batteries Remove Holster 1.
Turning on Your Radio Operation Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the radio off. Using Your Radio 1. In the ON position, the radio chirps and brie y shows all feature icons For charging radio(s) in desktop charger: available on the radio.
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Call Button Communicating with Another Person 1. Press and hold the Talk button. Press and release the Call button. Talk Button Call Button The other person will hear a three second call 2. Position the microphone about two inches (5 cm) tone.
Privacy Codes Operation Your radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch systems that can help Mode Functions to reduce interference from other users on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) provides 38 privacy codes and Scrolling Through the Mode Function DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) provides 83 privacy codes.
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Set DCS Privacy Codes Set CTCSS Privacy Codes To select a DCS privacy code: To select a CTCSS privacy code: Mode Button Mode Button 1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode button until 1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers ash on the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next the display (00 through 83).
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Vibra Alert and Call Alert Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) Your radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone In VOX mode, your radio can be used “hands-free,” automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your or an audible tone with Vibra Alert.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Operation Safety Information for Radios Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the talk button General Speci cations is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%.
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