Binatone Action 1100 User Manual page 5

Note: Other PMR units may still be able to hear your transmission
if they do not have sub-channels, or if the sub-channel function is
turned off.
To turn the sub-channel function off, simply set the
sub- channel to 0 (zero). You can communicate with
any Action 1100 user set to the same channel who
also turns off the sub-channel operation (or a has a
unit which does not have this feature).
Press the MENU button twice, the current CTCSS
a.
sub-channel number flashes on the LCD Screen.
Press the UP or DOWN button to select one of the 38
b.
CTCSS sub-channels.
c. P e r
Each channel also has 83 digital codes to let you set up
a group of users for more secured private communication.
a. Press the MENU button 3 times. The current DCS code
flashes on the LCD screen.
b. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired DCS
code.
c. Press the PTT button to confirm the DCS channel setting.
Transmitting and Receiving
The Action 1100 transmission is "one way-at-a-time." While
you are speaking, you can not receive a transmission.
The Action 1100 is an open-license band. Always identify
yourself when transmitting on the same channel.
3.4 Receiving
The unit is continuously in the Receive mode when the unit is turned
ON and not transmitting. When a signal is received on the current
channel, the "RX" icon will be displayed on the LCD Screen.
3.5 Transmitting (sending speech)
a. Press and hold the PTT (push to talk) button to transmit
your voice. T he "TX" icon will be displayed on the
LCD Screen and transmit LED lig h ts up.
b. Hold the uni t in a vertical position with the MIC
(Microphone) 5 cm away from your mouth. While holding
the PTT button, speak into the MIC (microphone) in
a normal tone of voice.
c. Release the PTT
transmitting.
3.6 Monitor
You can use the monitor feature to listen for weak
signals. On the currently set channel
a. Press and hold the MENU and DOWN buttons at the
same time unit the "RX" icon is displayed on the LCD
Screen. Your Action 1100 will pick up signals on the current
channel, including background noise.
b. Press the MENU button to stop the channel monitoring.
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s s h t e PTT button to confirm the sub-channel setting.
CS
b u tton when you want to finish
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