Auto Key Lock Selection Mode

This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings of the unit. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE, Up/ Down and SCAN Buttons.

To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu:

-From GMRS/FRS standby mode, momentarily press the Monitor (M) button to enable the Auto Key lock function; the unit will beep once and the lock ( ) icon appears on the display.

-The Power, PTT, and Monitor Buttons are not effected.

-To unlock the Auto Key function, momintarily press the Monitor (M)

button; the unit beeps once and the lock 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 again turned on.

VOX Enable Operation

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 enable VOX operation:

-From GMRS/FRS standby mode, momentarily press the VOX button or until the VOX icon appears steady on the display.

-To disable the VOX mode, momentarily press the VOX button or until the VOX icon disappears from the display.

Display Backlight Enable Operation

Pressing any button on the unit will automatically enable the backlight function; the LCD backlight will turn on immediately and will automatically turn off in about 5 seconds, unless another button is pressed during the time-out period.

Weather Band Operation

Channel Selection

This feature provides access to 10 channels within the weather band (7 NOAA channels and 3 Canadian marine channels). To select a weather

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