User's Manual

higher or lower main channel number.
b. CTCSS (Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System) Sub-Channel Selection
MODE
This feature allows you to utilize a less used channel range (0-38) within a
main channel. This enables you to communicate with another party on the
same main channel using the same sub-code. This helps to avoid
congestion on the main channel and filters out unwanted noise and static.
There are 38 CTCSS sub-channels for each main channel.
To change the CTCSS sub-channel,
- Press the Function Button until the blink tone digits in the LCD Panel.
- Press the Up/Dn Button to choose the desired sub-channel to use.
The corresponding sub-code CH will be displayed in the lower right corner.
- Press the any button to confirm your selection.
NOTE: To communicate with other MURS units, they must be switched to the
same channel and CTCSS sub-code. To communicate with other MURS
units that do not have sub-codes, switch your unit to the same channel with the
Sub-code set to OFF.
e) AUTO Channel SCAN MODE
This feature allows you to scan for an active channel and communicate with the
party transmitting.
To access the Auto Channel Scan menu,
- Press the scan Button until the auto channel icon blinks and SCAN icon
appears in the LCD Panel.
- Press the Up or Down Button to choose scanning up or down from the current
channel number.
- Press the PTT Button, want to return home CH.
- The unit will begin scanning for an active main channel. If a transmission is
detected, the Rx and RSSI icons will appear in the LCD Panel.
- To turn off the auto channel scan feature in the standby mode, simply press the
CALL button and then CH will be return to home CH.
f) VOX Selection MODE
The Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) function allows your voice to activate
transmission automatically when the Communicator is used with the optional
hands-free mic/headset. It also allows hands-free use when a mic/headset is not
being used without having to use the PTT Button.
To access the VOX Selection menu.
- Press the VOX Button until the VOX icon appears in the LCD Panel.
- Press the VOX Button to select from on or off.