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

To enable the channel scan mode:

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

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

-If the unit doesn’t find any signals and you want to transmit, press the PTT button 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; the SCAN icon will disappear from the LCD display.

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, press and hold the Power Button for 2 seconds 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, press and hold the Power button for

2 seconds; 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.

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