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YOUR NEW RADIO
The two-way radios operate on FRS/GMRS 462/467 frequencies, and can be used in USA & Canada where the frequencies are
authorized, subject to applicable regulations.
Turning Your Radio On And Off
Turn Volume button clockwise to turn your radio on. The radio chirps and the display will show all feature icons that your
radio has available for a brief period. The display will show the channel 1 - 22 and interference eliminator code 0 - 38. Turn
volume button anticlockwise to turn your radio off.
Monitor Function
It is good radio etiquette to monitor the channel for activity before you transmit, to ensure that you do not interrupt other users
already on the channel. Press and hold "Mon" to check for channel activity. If you hear static, the channel is clear for use.
The Battery Meter
The battery meter located in the display indicates how much battery power you have remaining., to protect the rechargeable
battery. When the battery meter has one segment left, the radio chirps after releasing "PTT" and every 10 minutes.
TALKING AND LISTENING
Read this manual carefully before use.
Your radio has 22 channels. If you are in a group and you wish to talk to each other, all radios must be set to the same channel
and interference eliminator code (CTCSS). If you experience interference and need to change channel, ensure that you change
the channel and code of all radios in your group.
• For maximum clarity, hold radio 5 to 7 centimeters from mouth.
• Press and hold "PTT" and speak into the microphone. LED indicator light glows continuously when transmitting.
• To receive messages, release "PTT".
Volume
Use Volume button to adjust your volume to a comfortable listening level.
Monitor
Pressing and holding "MON" button allows you to monitor your channel for activity.
Channel
• Press "MENU" button The channel number will begin to flash.
• Use "+" or "-" button to change channel.
• Press "PTT" button to set new channel.
Interference Eliminator Code
Interference eliminator codes help minimize interference by
providing you with a choice of code combinations.
• Press "MENU: button until the code number begins to flash.
• Use "+" or "-" button to change the code.
• Press "PTT" to set new code.
You can specify a different code for each channel.
• To set a channel and code combination, press "MENU: button and then press "+" or "-" button to select the channel.
• Press "MENU" button again and then press "+" or "- " to select a code.
• Press "PTT" to exit the menu and to save the channel and code combination.
To set another channel and code combination, repeat these steps.
Time-out Timer
The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission. The radio will emit a continuous
warning tone after "PTT" button is pressed for 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmitting.
Keypad Lock
The keypad lock disables the "MENU" , "+" and "-" buttons. It also disables the scan function, but allows you to use the
"MON" button to monitor the channel.
Press and hold the "MENU" button for three seconds to lock or
unlock the keypad. When the radio is locked lock icon will show in the display.
Scan
By scanning, you can monitor channels and codes for transmissions and lock in on the one that interests you. More importantly,
you can find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels and is talking during your scan.
• To start scanning, briefly press and release the "MON" button.
• If you activate scan while your code is set to 0, then the radio will check for any activity on each channel, regardless of the
code in use on that channel.
• If you activate scan while the code is set on 1 to 38, then the radio will check for any activity on each channel, except the
code 0 in use on that channel.
• While the radio is scanning, Scan Icon will display and the radio will
scroll through the channels.
• When activity is detected on a channel, the radio will stop scanning and you will hear whatever transmissions are detected.
The radio's display will show the channel and code on which activity was detected.
• If you want to respond to the transmission, press "PTT" button within 5 seconds and you can respond.
• The radio will resume scanning after 5 seconds of inactivity on the channel.
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