Operation
1.Turn the unit on by rotating the power/volume control clockwise.
2.Adjust the SQUELCH control counterclockwise until you hear background noise, and then turn it clockwise just until the noise disappears.
Triple Watch
Triple Watch monitors Channel 16 and Channel 9 for activity every two seconds while scanning or monitoring.
To activate Triple Watch, press and hold 16/9 until two short beeps are heard. The TRI indicator appears on the LCD panel, indicating Triple Watch mode is in effect. If a signal is received on either Channel 16 or Channel 9, the radio remains on that channel until the signal ends.
Press and hold 16/9 until a tone is heard to cancel Triple Watch Mode.
Manual Tuning
To manually select a channel, press the CHANNEL ▲/▼ buttons (▲/▼) to select the desired channel. Weather Channels are located on Channels 0 - 9. Communication Channels are located on Channels 01 - 28 and 60 - 88.
Instant Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications
To access instant Channel 16 or Channel 9 communications, press 16/9. This overrides the channel selected with the CHANNEL ▲/▼ selector buttons or any scanning activity. The Channel Display indicates the unit is on Channel 16. Press 16/9 again to access Channel 9 communications. Press and release 16/9 a third time to release the switch (Off). The transceiver will return to the channel selected prior to accessing instant Channel 16/Channel 9 communications. The Channel Display will indicate the selected channel.
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