Operation Manual

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Radio Features Explained
Volume Level
To adjust the volume level, use the POWER On / Off / VOLUME control.
To increase the volume turn this control clockwise, to decrease the volume
turn this control counter-clockwise.
Channels
This radio operates on any one of the 8 PMR446 licence free channels.
To communicate with other PMR446 radios, all units must be switched to the
same channel and privacy code. To change the radio channel, press the UP
or DOWN button when the radio is in stand-by mode.
Power High / Low
This feature permits selection of the transmit power level to High or Low.
Your radio will have the high power when you switch it on. The LCD indicator
will display " HI ". Using low power, the radio will have a lower transmit range
but the battery life will be increased.
While pressing the PTT button, press the UP or DOWN button to select the
low power. The LCD indicator, " HI " will disappear. To return to the high
power, press again the PTT button and UP or DOWN button.
Privacy Codes (CTCSS and DCS Tone Codes)
This radio is fitted with 50 Analogue Privacy codes (also known as CTCSS,
sub-codes or sub-channels) and 104 Digital Privacy codes (also known as
DCS codes).
Only one type of Privacy code can be used on each channel. Selecting a
Digital Privacy code will override any Analogue Privacy code settings. If the
other unit(s) do not have privacy codes ensure your units privacy codes
(analogue and digital) are set to “ Off “.
Please note that privacy codes do not prevent other radio users from hearing
your conversation. They simply allow you to ignore messages that are using
a different privacy code.
Selecting a Tone Squelch Privacy Code (CTCSS)
To change the Analogue Privacy Code, press the MODE button until the
CTCSS icon and privacy code number will flash. Use the UP or DOWN
button to select the desired code. Press the PTT or MODE button or wait for