Using Accessories
Make sure the radio is turned off before plugging audio accessories into the
accessory port. Before you place an accessory on your head or in your ear, turn the
volume down. After placing the accessory on your head or in your ear, adjust the
volume by pressing [ or ] .
Monitor/Signal Strength Indicator
The
button allows you to listen to all activity on a channel (open squelch) to tell
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whether the channel is currently in use. This button can also help you determine
when a radio is moving out of range.
To check for channel activity, press and hold the
channel is clear and
avoid interrupted conversation, wait until the channel is clear or switch to another
channel.
The
helps you determine when a radio is moving out of range by
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displaying a receive signal-strength value next to the
press and hold
. This value from
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indicates the relative strength of the incoming signal.
Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may affect the strength of the incoming signal.
will display. Don't transmit if you hear conversation. To
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(weakest) through
1
button. You'll hear static if the
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while you
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(strongest)
6
6
Signal Strength
Indicator
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