Receiving; Transmitting; Switch Between Main Channel And Sub-Channel; Switch Between Vfo And Channel Mode - Midland DBR2500 Owner's Manual

2� By number button: in CH mode, you can input your desired channel by using the microphone
to input 3 numbers (001-200)� 001 is for channel 1� If the input channel is an empty channel, the
radio will report an error and return to the last channel�

Receiving

When the channel you are operating on is being called, the screen shows a red RX and field
strength is indicated�
When the RX icon, and field strength flash and you cannot hear the call, it means the
current channel is receiving a matching carrier, but an unmatching signal. Refer to
CTCSS/DCS CODE or Optional Signaling setup on Page 18

Transmitting

Hold the [PTT] button and speak into the microphone to transmit� Hold the microphone
approximately 2�5 - 5�0cm from your mouth�

Switch between Main Channel and Sub-Channel

The DBR2500 features dual channel monitor, in standby, the frequency on the top is the main
channel and the frequency on the lower portion is the sub-channel� The radio can only transmit
on the main channel�
1� Press and release the [FUNC] button to switch function group, choose the [P:X] button
defined as A/B function
2. Press and release the [P:X] button defined as A/B function, then repeat press the [P:X]
button, or turn the channel knob to switch the main channel and sub-channel, the LCD will
display Main:XX�
3� Hold the [PUSH] button or the [FUNC] button to store and exit, or wait 10 seconds for the
radio to store the setting and exit�

Switch between VFO and Channel Mode

1� Press and release the [FUNC] button to switch function group, choose the [P:X] button
defined as V/M function.
2. Press and release the [P:X] button defined as V/M function, then repeatedly press the
button, or turn the channel knob to switch main channel and sub-channel, the LCD will display
V/M:XX�
3� Hold the [PUSH] or the [FUNC] button to store and exit, or wait 10 seconds for hte radio to
store the setting and exit�

Channel Edit

1� In VFO mode, turn the channel knob or the [UP]/[DOWN] button on microphone to adjust
frequency�
2. Press the [FUNC] button to switch function group, choose the [P:X] button defined as CDT
function. Press the [P:X] button defined as CDT function to set CTCSS/DCS code. Turn the
channel knob or the [UP]/[DOWN] button on the microphone to choose CTCSS/DCS code�
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