Avoid Scanning; Use Low Transmit Power; General Operation; Turning The Radio On/Off - GME TX6160X Instruction Manual

AVOID SCANNING

The radio draws more power from the battery pack when scanning than when monitoring a single
channel. This is because it must 'wake up' more often to monitor each channel for activity. In addition,
scanning increases the chance of finding a signal thereby keeping the receiver 'awake' and the squelch
open more often.

USE LOW TRANSMIT POWER

The transmitter has both high and low power settings. If you are only operating over short distances, are
in a reasonably high location or are close to a local repeater, try using the Low transmitter power setting.
This reduces the transmitter power to 1 watt effectively doubling the talk time available.

TURNING THE RADIO ON/OFF

1. Rotate the Volume control clockwise past the click to turn the radio on. The radio will emit
a confirmation tone when it is switched on.
2. Rotate the Volume control counter-clockwise past the click to turn the radio off again.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

With the unit powered on, rotate the Volume control clockwise to increase the volume and counter-
clockwise to decrease the volume.

DISPLAY LIGHTING

The LCD backlighting activates automatically whenever a key other than the PTT is pressed, and turns off
automatically after about 5 seconds.

RECEIVING SIGNALS

While the radio is not receiving signals, it will remain in standby mode to conserve battery power and
'Save' will be displayed on the LCD screen. When a signal is received, the LED indicator on the upper
edge of the radio will light green and the icon will appear on the display. Adjust the Volume control for
a comfortable listening level.
TX6160 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GENERAL OPERATION

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