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In the United States and Canada, this device uses Family Radio
Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) for
two-way communication with other compatible radio devices.
In Australia, this device uses UHF Citizen Band Radio Service
(UHF CBRS), and in New Zealand, this device uses UHF
Personal Radio Service (PRS) for two-way communication with
other compatible radio devices.
When communicating with other Garmin Rino devices,
additional features are available.
Transmitting
To communicate with other Rino and FRS/GMRS or UHF
CBRS/PRS radio users, you must be on the same channel and
code
(Channels and Codes, page
1
Hold PTT.
2
Speak into the front of the device.
3
After you are finished speaking, release PTT.
After you release PTT, the radio transmits your position
information, and you cannot hear incoming transmissions
until your transmission is complete . A roger tone sounds on
your radio and on the radios receiving your transmission to
confirm that the transmission is complete.
NOTE: You can change or disable the roger tone
Device Tones, page
15).
The Radio App
Using the radio app, you can view information about the radio,
control the radio channel and squelch codes, and customize the
radio features.
Icons along the top of the radio page provide useful information
about the radio.
: Indicates the activity status of the radio. When an arrow is
pointing at the radio, the radio is receiving a transmission.
When an arrow is pointing away from the radio, the radio is
transmitting.
: The radio is ready to transmit position information
Peer Positioning, page
: Weather alerts are enabled
: The radio is muted
(Adjusting the Radio Volume, page
Opening the Radio App
You can manage your channel, code, and other radio settings in
the radio app.
From the app drawer, select Radio.
TIP: You can also select the radio dashboard at the top of the
main menu to open the radio app.
Adjusting the Radio Volume
1
From any screen, select the volume keys to change the radio
volume.
The volume screen appears.
2
Select
to mute or restore the radio volume (optional).
Adjusting the Squelch Level
You can adjust the sensitivity level of the squelch to filter out
background noise. When you adjust the squelch level higher,
fewer weak background signals are heard.
1
When you hear unwanted background noise, from any
screen, select the volume keys.
The volume screen appears.
2
Select
under the Squelch bar.
You should increase the squelch level until you no longer
hear the unwanted background noise.
Radio
Radio
3).
(Peer-to-
4).
(Radio App Settings, page
Channels and Codes
To communicate with other Rino and FRS/GMRS or UHF
CBRS/PRS radio users, you must be on the same channel.
Rino devices are compatible with third-party FRS/GMRS or UHF
CBRS/PRS radios as long as the radios use standard FRS/
GMRS or CBRS/PRS frequencies. A list of all frequencies used
by this device is available in the product specifications
Frequency Charts, page
NOTE: GMRS frequencies are regulated by the FCC in the
United States. To transmit on GMRS frequencies, you must
obtain a license from the FCC
page
20).
US and Canada Channel Number
1 through 7
8 through 14
15 through 22
15R through 22R
Australia and New Zealand Channel
Number
1 through 40
1R through 8R
Squelch codes allow you to filter calls from other users on the
(Setting the
same channel, so you hear only the radios you want to hear.
The device has two different squelch modes, Continuous Tone
Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital-Coded Squelch
(DCS). Calls on the channel that are not using the same squelch
code in the same squelch mode are ignored.
NOTE: Squelch codes do not make your conversation private.
Anyone on the same channel can hear your conversation.
Squelch Tone
Mode
CTCSS
DCS
Selecting a Channel
1
From the radio app, select Channel.
4).
2
Select
3).
3
Select
Selecting a Squelch Code
1
From the radio app, select Code CTCSS or Code DCS.
2
Select
NOTE: Selecting Off allows you to hear everything on the
channel.
3
Select
NOTE: If you cannot hear calls on the same channel with the
same code, make sure all the radios are using the same squelch
tone mode
Changing the Squelch Tone Mode
This device can use two types of squelch tone modes, CTCSS
and DCS. If you cannot hear calls on the same channel with the
same code, make sure all the radios are using the same squelch
tone mode.
1
From the radio app, select
Tone Mode.
2
Select a squelch tone mode.
Monitoring a Channel for Activity
You can monitor a single channel for any activity, including static
and weak voice signals. This is helpful if a signal is going out of
range.
1
From the radio app, select the channel you want to monitor.
18).
(FCC Licensing Information,
Squelch Codes
1 through 38
Listed in the product specifications
Frequency Charts, page
or
to change the channel.
.
or
to change the code.
.
(Changing the Squelch Tone Mode, page
> Radio Setup > Squelch
(Radio
Channel Type
GMRS and FRS channels
FRS channels
GMRS channels
Repeater channels
Channel Type
UHF CBRS/PRS channels
CBRS/PRS repeater channels
(Radio
18)
3).
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