Adjusting volume
The PWR/VOL knob is used to adjust the RX volume: turn it clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to reduce it.
Channel selection
Each channel is identified by 2 numeric digits.
Channel
Freq. MHz.
Channel
Freq. MHz.
Channel
Freq. MHz.
To select a channel:
1) Press the 
key to increase the channel number or the 
key to decrease it.
Receiving
Your radio can be programmed to work, channel by channel, in “Open traffic” or “GROUP MODE (CTCSS/DCS)”. Group mode prevents other users of a channel from being heard on your radio. See “Setting Group Mode Codes” for programming instructions.
•OPEN TRAFFIC: in this case you will hear all communication which will be transmitted on the selected channel. When a message is received your squelch will
•GROUP MODE:
•CTCSS/DCS (Continuous Tone Code Squelch System / Digital Coded Squelch): are systems which use particular TX signaling as an access “key” to work a repeater (encoder) or to unlock the party’s signaling sensitive squelch. This last condition allows more radio networks to share the same frequency. In this case you will receive only messages coming from parties sending a proper TX signaling. During “CTCSS/DCS” operation, the radio may be
,CTCSS/DCS If more than one station is transmitting at the same time, this will cause interference! Do not transmit if the status LED is glowing. Wait until the channel is clear before transmitting.
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