SELECTING A CHANNEL
Your radio offers different number of conventional channels depending on the model number. To select a channel, press the toggle 
/ 
buttons until you reach the desired channel.
Program each channel separately. Each channel has its own Frequency, Interference Eliminator Code and Scan Settings.
TALKING AND MONITORING
It is important to monitor traffic before transmitting to ensure that you do not ‘talk over’ someone who is already transmitting
For monitoring press and hold the SB1(*) button to access channel traffic. If no activity is present, you will hear ‘static’. Press again SB1 to release.
Once channel traffic has cleared, proceed with your call by pressing the PTT button.
When transmitting, the radio LED blinks red.
Note: To listen to all activity on a current channel, short press the SB1 to set the CTCSS/DPL code to 0. This feature is called ‘CTCSS/ DPL Defeat’ (Squelch set to SILENT).
(*)This assumes SB1 is not being programmed for a different mode.
RECEIVING A CALL
1.Select a channel by pressing the toggle 
/
buttons until you reach the desired channel.
2.Make sure the PTT button is released and listen for voice activity.
3.The LED indicator blinks RED while your radio is receiving.
4.To respond, hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5cm) from your mouth. Press the PTT button to talk; release it to listen.
GETTING STARTED
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