VOX Selection Mode, Channel Scan Operation

VOX Selection Mode

This option enables you to have hands-free conversation. Your voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button.

To set radio for VOX operation:

-From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the SCAN button until the VOX icon appears on the display.

-The VOX mode can be turned off by pressing the SCAN but- ton for 3 seconds; the VOX icon disappears.

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. In addition, the scan mode will shorten overall battery life because the battery save function is overridden.

To enable the channel scan mode:

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

-The radio will display each channel (1-22) in order as the scan mode oper- ates to find an active main channel.

-When unit doesn’t find any signals and you want to transmit, press the PTT button to return to home channel operation. The transceiver will automati- cally resume scanning approximately 10 seconds after the communication is completed.

-If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode, press the power button momentarily and the unit will return to normal operation; () icon

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