Introduction Included In Your Package When you unpack your PMR Radio, you should find the following items enclosed in the package: 8-channel PMR unit-2PCS Belt-Clip -2PCS This manual SCAN X 2pcs X 2pcs Controls and Displays 1. Power Button 2. Menu Button 3.
Component Guide Sca n SCAN Channel number Loc k Ba tte ry Volu m e le ve l 5. A nt enna 9. B elt c lip SCAN 6. LC D panel 4. P TT(Ta lk but ton) 8. D own butto n 7.
Setting Up Your PMR Radio Battery Installation To use the radio, you must install 3 AAA size batteries. Caution: incorrect positioning of the batteries can damage both the batteries and the unit. To install the batteries: Remove the belt clip by pulling the tab on the top of the belt clip back, and sliding it up and off of the unit.
Battery Meter The battery meter is located in the bottom left corner of the LCD display panel on the unit. It looks like a battery with vertical bar inside. As the power is used up, the bar will disappear. SCAN Low Battery Indicator When the batteries need to be changed, the battery vertical bar inside will disappear.
Operation Turning On Your PMR Push & hold the Power button for at least 2 seconds to turn the PMR radio ON or OFF. The SCAN unit will beep, the LCD panel will display information about your radio, and the panel will be illuminated by a orange light for several seconds.
When you are using the unit in conversation, you must release the PTT and/or CALL buttons to hear the responses of the other SCAN people. Failure to do so will keep your unit in transmission mode, preventing you from hearing other units. Respond Prompt Tone When the person talking to you from another radio finishes speaking and releases his PTT...
Press the MENU (Channel Set) " " button. The icon “1 ” on the display panel will begin to flash. While the number is flashing, press SCAN the up or down arrow buttons until you reach the desired channel. Press the MENU (Channel Set) button again to set the channel.
the time of your conversation. Some conditions that affect range are: Buildings Dense trees or foliage Hilly or mountainous terrain The best range will be in flat, open terrain, without obstructions. Using the function (monitor) to override the automatic squelch will help extend the range to the maximum limits.
Channel Lock This feature locks the channel adjustment buttons on the front to the unit so that the channel cannot be changed accidentally. SCAN To Lock the channel: Press and hold the MENU button until " " appears on the display. “...
Monitoring the current channel Normally PMR will not pick up very weak signals. But you can monitor the current channel for all sounds. TO activate the monitoring feature Press the MENU and UP button at the same time. Your handset will pick up any signals on the current channel, including pick up any signals on the current channel.
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