OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
CHANGING THE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
RANGE
You can change the standard transmit frequency range from
144–148 MHz to an extended range of 142–149.885 MHz.
To set the transceiver to its extended range, turn off the transceiv-
er, then hold down
To return to the standard frequency range, turn off the transceiv-
er, then hold down
Note: Transmitting out of the normal band is allowed only for
MARS (Military Amateur Radio Service) and CAP (Civilian Air Pa-
trol) operators. You must have the appropriate license.
LOCKING THE KEYPAD
To lock the transceiver's keypad so you do not accidentally
change a setting, press
buttons except
To unlock the keypad, press
LIGHTING THE DISPLAY
Press
to turn on the display's backlight for about 4 seconds. If
you press any key while the light is on, the light remains on for
about 4 seconds more. Hold down
the light remain on until you press
38
and turn on the transceiver again.
SC
and turn it on again.
SC
+
FUNC
,
,
, and
PTT
VOL
FUNC
.
appears. This locks all
LOCK
.
SQ
+
again.
LOCK
for at least 1 second to have
again.