Audiovox 1500XTM Basic Radio Operation, Key Lock Selection Mode, To Transmit, Monitor Function

KEY LOCK SELECTION MODE

This feature prevents accidental channel change to the user preferred settings of the GMRS-1500XTM. The Key Lock feature temporarily disables all buttons except volume Up/Down, Function (F), Monitor (M) and PTT. To access the Key Lock feature:

1.Press and hold the Function (F) button for at least 1.5 seconds; the lock icon appears on the display and the menu (right/left) and Up/Down buttons are disabled.

2.To exit from the key lock mode, press and hold the Function (F) button until the key lock icon disappears from the display.

BASIC RADIO OPERATION

TO TRANSMIT:

1.Set the desired priority channel.

2.Press and hold the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button while speaking slowly and clearly in a normal voice, approximately 2 to 3 inches from the microphone.

3.The transmit indicator (T) will be displayed while transmitting.

4.Release the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button when you finish speaking to receive incoming signals.

TO RECEIVE:

1.Set the desired channel and CTCSS code.

2.Adjust the volume control to the desired listening volume by using the up and down buttons.

3.The transceiver will play strong received signals through its internal speaker or through a headset, if so equipped, and the Receive Signal Strength Indicator

( ), together with the appropriate level indicator (0-9) below, will display the relative strength of the signal.

MONITOR FUNCTION

The Monitor (M) button can be used to play all signals present on a channel. This is useful when communicating with other parties at extreme range. The monitor function can also be locked on by pressing the Monitor (M) button for 3 seconds; a two-tone melody will sound. When the monitor lock has been activated, the radio will issue background noise until a voice transmission is received. Momentarily pressing the monitor button again will unlock the monitor function.

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