Emergency and Assistance Channel Mode

-The Power, PTT, Up/Down, EMG and Monitor Buttons are not effected.

-To unlock the Auto Key function, press and hold the SCAN button for at least 2 seconds; the icon ( ) disappears from the display.

NOTE: If the unit is turned off while Key Lock is on, the Key Lock mode will still be in effect when the unit is turned on again.

This radio has a quick access button (EMG) to the Emergency and Assistance Channel. This channel is not monitored by local authorities. When using this channel, EMG appears on the display. Pressing this button will set the transceiver to the channel 20, 462.6750 MHz). The Emergency Channel can be used transmit and receive on a special frequency (CH20: 462.6750 MHz).

The Emergency Channel can be selected quickly from any user mode. To access the Emergency Channel mode:

-Press Emergency (EMG) Button; EMG and Channel 20 appears on the display.

-To turn off the Emergency Channel feature, press and release the EMG Button.

Out of Range Indication

The GMRS2VMK provides an Out-of-Range indication when reception is no longer intelligible or too weak to be discernible. When this condition

occurs, the OUT OF RANGE message and icon appears on the display, reminding you that you are outside the 5-mile range of the unit, or that signal reception is being obstructed by native or man-made objects.

Battery Alert

When the battery icon ( ) blinks on the LCD panel, recharge unit or

install fresh batteries. If the batteries are not replaced the ( ) icon will appear and an audio tone will sound to warn the user that the batteries must be replaced.