S.
Frequency Band ID Code
It indicates the programmed frequency band ID code (i.e. DE, UK, CE, etc.).
6.
AF (AM/FM) Key
Use the AF key to select the AM or FM operating mode in both RX and TX. The AM/FM operating mode selection is
possible only if it is allowed by the programmed frequency band, otherwise the AM/FM selection is not possible. If the
UK (United Kingdom) frequency band has been programmed, press and hold this key for about 2 seconds to select the
UK channels (UK frequencies) or the CE channels (CE frequencies).
7.
MENU Key
Use the MENU (7) key to enable and program the various functions of the radio. Pressing the MENU (7) key will scroll
the various functions. The sequence of the various functions might change depending on the currently enabled function.
RF/MOD DIGITAL METER MODE SELECTION
The 10-bar digital Meter indicates the transmitter RF output power (0 to 4W) or the modulation level. Select the digital
Meter reading mode by pressing the MENU (7) key several times, until the indication Pwr (transmitter RF power) or Mod
(modulation level) appears on the LCD. Use the UP (9) or DN (10) keys to select the desired reading mode and shortly
press the PTT key (21) to confirm and store your selection.
KEYPAD PROGRAM TONE
When a key is pressed, a beep tone is heard to confirm your command. You may enable or disable this keypad program
tone, by pressing the MENU (7) key several times, until the indication be EPOFF (program tone OFF) or be EP On
(program tone ON) appears on the LCD. Use the UP (9) or DN (10) keys to set the desired selection and shortly press
the PTT key (21) to confirm and store your selection.
TRANSMITTER RF POWER SETTING
The transmitter RF output power is selectable in 3 levels (0.1W, 1.0W or 4.0W) in both AM and FM modes. This function
is very convenient to reduce the current drain and extend battery life when communicating within short distance. Press
the MENU (7) key several times, until the LCD will show the current power level Pw Er AM 4.0W (Pw Er FM 4.0W),
Pw Er AM 1.0W (PwEr FM1.0W) or Pw Er AM 0.1W (Pw Er FM 4.0W). Use the UP (9) or DN (10) keys to set the
desired RF power level and shortly press the PTT key (21) to confirm and store your selection.
LCD DISPLAY BACKLIGHT SETTING
Press the MENU (7) key several times, until the LCD will show the current backlight setting bl OFF (backlight disabled),
bl ON (backlight enabled manual) o bl Auto (backlight enabled automatic). Use the UP (9) or DN (10) keys to set the
desired selection and shortly press the PTT key (21) to confirm and store your selection.
Controls, Indicators and Operation
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