BASIC OPERATION

LOCK Function

The lock function prevents accidental changes to the frequency setting and the keypad controls.

rTo activate the lock fea-

ture, press Ò . r In the LOCK mode, the “ ” icon will appear on

the display.

r To turn the lock feature off, press Ò again.

rYou can still access the 121.500 MHz Emergency Fre- quency when the LOCK function is on. Simply press

the key momentarily (this key never locks). Press- ing this key also unlocks the radio.

Beep On/Off

The VXA-700’s key/button beeper provides convenient audible feedback whenever a button is pressed. Each key and button has a different beep pitch, and each function has a unique beep combination.

When you are scanning, the beeper will be heard each time the scanner halts on a busy channel. This may be distracting in some environments; if you want to turn the beeper off (or back on again):

rPress and hold the key

for 2 seconds. This instantly recalls Menu Item

Beeper.”

rPress the key to enable adjustment of this Menu Item.

rRotate the DIAL selector knob to select the desired selection.

On: Sounds a keypad beeper corresponding to a musical note.

DTMF: Sounds a keypad beeper corresponding to a DTMF tone.

Off: Keypad beeper is “off.”

rWhen you have made your selection, press the key to save the new setting, then press the PTT key repetitively until the radio exits to normal operation.

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VXA-700 SPIRIT OPERATING MANUAL