GETTING STARTED

Selecting a Radio Channel

Your radio offers up to 255 channels, however some may not be programmed. Check with your dealer for more information.

Before selecting a channel ensure your radio is in channel mode.

Note: The keypad and Up/Down keys IDLE states are programmable and may be set to channel mode.

There are two ways to enter channel mode:

Method 1

Press the Channel Mode direct access button, if programmed by your dealer.

Method 2

1cto enter Menu Mode

2 +or euntil: Channel

3cto select

4 Display shows e.g.:

Chan: 05

Note: After a short period of inactivity the radio returns to the IDLE STATE.

Once in channel mode, there are two ways to select a channel:

Method 1

1 +or euntil:

Channel Number

or

Alias

Note: If the +or eis pressed and held, the radio will fast scroll through the available channels.

2cto confirm your selection.

(If channel list is entered via the menu.)

Display shows:

Selected

(for 2 seconds)

 

Method 2

1Enter the desired channel number from

the keypad, e.g. 05:

CH: 05

2cto confirm your selection.

Display shows:

Selected

(for 2 seconds)

 

Note: The keypad can’t be used to enter the channel number during a call or whilst the radio is in a scan.

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GM380 specifications

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