Special Features
To specify a different code for each channel:
1.Press \ and then press [ or ] to select the channel.
2.Press \ again, then press [ or ] to select a code.
3.Press M to exit the menu and to save the channel and code combination.
4.To set another channel and code combination, repeat these steps.
Monitor/Signal Strength Indicator
The ) button allows you to listen to all activity on a channel (open squelch) to tell whether the channel is currently in use. This button also helps you determine when a radio is moving out of range.
To check for channel activity, press and hold ). You’ll hear static if the channel is clear and w will display. Don’t transmit if you hear conversation. To avoid interrupted conversation, wait until the channel is clear or switch to another channel.
The w helps you determine when a radio is moving out of range by displaying a receive
Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may affect the strength of the incoming signal.
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