Basic Operations; Turning Your Radio On And Off; Setting The Volume; Choosing A Channel - Baofeng G11S User Manual

5. BASIC OPERATIONS

5.1 Turning your Radio On and Off

To turn your radio ON, turn the rotary knob clockwise.
To turn your radio OFF, turn the rotary knob counterclockwise.

5.2 Setting the Volume

Increase volume by turning the rotary knob clockwise.
To decrease volume, turn the rotary knob counterclockwise.
Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.

5.3 Choosing a Channel

Your radio has 30 channels and 260 Privacy codes you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, both your
radios must be set to the same channel and Privacy code.
Press [+/UP] to move up one channel at a time. Press and hold the key to scroll quickly up the channels.
Press [-/DOWN] to move down one channel at a time. Press and hold the key to scroll quickly down the channels.

5.4 Talking and Listening

All radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Sub-Code in order to communicate.
1. Hold your radio 2–3 cm from your mouth.
2. Press and hold the [PTT] key while speaking. The Transmit TX --- icon appears on the display.
3. Release the [PTT] key. You can now receive incoming calls. When you do, the Receive RX --- icon appears on the display.
For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 cm away and avoid covering the microphone while talking.

5.5 SCAN

Your G11S can scan all 30 channels for activity. Pressing and holding [SCAN] key for 2 seconds to enter. Repeat the same
procedure to exit.
Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 30 channels and stop on any active channel. Your radio will resume scanning after 4
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