Getting Started
Low Battery Meter Indicator
The radio can detect the low battery level when the battery voltage goes low. The battery icon will display the low battery status as follows;
When battery voltage is low the empty battery symbol will appear and continue to blink.
The battery icon will continue to blink until it totally drains the battery voltage.
Power Saving Mode
Your radio has special circuitry designed to extend the life of your battery. When the unit is not used for 4 seconds, it will automatically switch low power mode. The Power Saving feature does not affect the Radio's ability to receive transmissions. When a signal is detected, it automatically returns to full power mode.
Transmitting range
The talk range depends on the environment and terrain. The radio can reach (up to about 3km) in wide open spaces, without obstructions such as hills or buildings. Don’t try to use two radio units which are less than 1.5m (5 feet) apart. Otherwise, you may experience interference.
Talk range depends on the terrain. It will be affected by concrete structures, heavy foliage and by operating radios indoors or in vehicles.
Optimal Range | Medium Range | Minimal Range |
Outdoors | Outdoors | Outdoors |
Flat, open areas | Buildings or trees | Dense foliage or |
| Also near residential | mountains. Also inside |
| buildings | some buildings |
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