Basic Operations
Switching the radio ON and OFF
To switch the radio on:
1)Rotate the “PWR/VOL” knob clockwise until the radio is switched on. The CPU will start an auto test as follows:
•LED will glow GREEN, then RED and turn OFF.
•LCD will display all segments and icons. The letters "PS"("PASS") will be displayed followed by a long beep.
•LCD will display the last operating mode.
The self-test goes very fast.
2)After the auto test has been carried out LCD will show the following data:
•The channel number. (2 numeric characters).
NOTE: About 0.5 second after you select a new channel or change operation mode, the last status is automatically saved. When the Radio is turned on, the most recently used channel is displayed.
NOTE: the following icons will be displayed depending on the operating mode.
•The currently selected TX output power: LOW for low or nothing for high in the lower left corner of the LCD.
•A small “•” is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD if the channel is in the SCAN list. (if enabled)
•A “P” is displayed to show that the channel is in the priority Scan list. ( if enabled)
•“SAT” in the upper left corner indicates that the channel is a GROUP CHANNEL (for CTCSS or DCS tone if enabled).
•“Battery” icon when visible indicates battery is low.
•“VOX” is displayed when “VOX” function is enabled.
•A “Key” icon to indicate that the keypad is locked.
NOTE: When “VOX” is enabled, ““PTT”” button is not working.
NOTE: When keypad is locked; only “PTT” button is enabled (with exception of VOX enabled).
To switch the radio off, rotate the PWR/VOL knob counterclockwise.
