
Operation with Full Function Handset |
FUNC key
Initiates the Function mode and activates the FUNC indicator in the LCD display. The next key pressed determines the function selected. (See above key descriptions.) Pressing this key twice starts Dimmer mode, which reduces the brightness of LCD’s backlight.
Channel UP/ DOWN key
Pressing the CH UP (∧ ) key during normal operation increases the channel number. Pressing the CH DOWN (∨ ) key decreases the channel number.
!PTT (Press-to-Talk) key
Pressing this key during normal operation places the radio in Transmit mode and displays the TX indicator in the LCD. When the key is pressed in various function modes, the assigned operation is initiated.
Note: After 5 minutes of continuously holding the PTT key, the radio will automatically stop transmitting. To begin transmitting again, release the PTT and depress again.
"DISTRESS key
This key is located under the small door labeled DISTRESS on the back of the handset. Pressing and holding this key for 5 seconds selects Distress Signal Call mode. Subsequent operations are described in Section 4.6.18.8.
4.4.2 LCD Display
The following describes the functional characters on the RAY215E Handset’s LCD.