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Antenna LCD Screen Power button -Displays the current Channel selection and -Press and hold Other radio symbols to turn the PMR unit ON or OFF. (UP)/(DOWN) Buttons-Press to change MENU Button channels, volume, and to select settings during -Press to program the PMR settings programming.
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Belt clip 2. Installation latch 2.1 Removing the Belt Clip a. Pull the Belt Clip Latch away from the PMR. b. While pulling the Belt Clip Latch, push up the Belt Clip as shown in Fig. 1. 2.2 Installing the Belt Clip a.
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Battery meter The battery meter is located in the left corner of the LCD panel. It looks like a battery with three bars inside. These indicate the amount of power available. As the power is used the bars will disappear. When the battery level reaches its minimum level, the handset will emit two beep tones and automatically turn OFF the power.
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3.5 Roger Beep The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released. This alerts the receiving party that you have ended the transmission, and you are now in receive mode. 3.6 Changing Channels The PMR has 8 available channels.
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3.10 Key Lock The Key Lock feature allows the user to disable (UP), (DOWN), and the MENU buttons so that the PMR settings cannot be changed accidentally. a. To activate the Key Lock feature, press and hold the MENU button until the Key Lock icon ( ) appears on the LCD Screen.
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5. Effective Range The Transmission range of the product is dependent on the environment terrain where it is being used, the following diagram attempts to guide the user on the sort of performance to expect for everyday use. Signal Strength Optimum (open area)(1) Medium ground based Obstruction (2)
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