Channel Scan Operation, Ctcss Scan Operation

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 5 seconds after reception is terminated.

NOTE:

While the scan function is active, the MODE button will be inoperative. The scan mode will reduce the overall battery life due to the battery save function is overridden.

To enable the channel scan mode,

-From GMRS standby mode, momentarily press the SCAN Button; (SCAN) will appear on the LCD display.

-The radio will display each channel (1-15) in order as the scan mode operates to find an active main channel.

-When unit doesn’t find any signals and you want to transmit, press the PTT switch to return to home channel operation. The transceiver will automatically resume scanning approximately 5 seconds after the communication is completed.

-If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode, press the SCAN button momentarily and the unit will return to normal operation; (SCAN) icon will disappear from the LCD display.

CTCSS Scan Operation

This feature will scan all CTCSS codes for a single channel. It will pause to play any active transmissions then resume scanning 5 seconds after ending transmission. When in CTCSS scan mode the receiver will ignore uncoded transmissions. This feature is useful to establish communications with other users utilizing CTCSS coded transmissions.

To activate the tone code (CTCSS) scan mode,

- From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE button twice to select the CTCSS function.