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MIDLAND (TEAM MEMBER) RADIO-RELATED INFORMATION

When your radio is to be stored for an extended period, you should remove the batteries so that they will not

corrode and damage the radio. You may need to reset the channel and privacy code on the radio when the

batteries are reinstalled. See the attached instructions for battery removal and installation. Also use those

instructions (or the steps below) for resetting the channel and privacy code. LWR CERT uses CTCSS privacy

codes. You should make certain that the VOX function is turned off .

 Turn the radio on.

 Set channel: Press MENU once, then press the  or  buttons until you see the correct channel. Then press

the PTT (Push-To-Talk) button.

 Set CTCSS mode: Press MENU twice, then press the  or  buttons to select "ct" (instead of "oF" or "dc").

Then press PTT.

 Set CTCSS code #: Press MENU three times, then press the  or  buttons to select code #. Press PTT.

 If "VOX" is displayed on the screen, press the MENU key until "VOX blinks. Then press the  or  buttons to

select "oF" and press PTT.

During hurricane season, make sure that your radio has fresh batteries (for those radios using AA batteries) or

that the battery is fully charged on a periodic basis (for those radios with rechargeable batteries). If your radio

uses rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries, you should know how to use AA batteries if the Ni-Cd battery pack cannot be

recharged. (LWR CERT will not replace defective Ni-Cd battery packs, i.e., those that will no longer hold a

charge.)

In general, try to keep all messages as short and concise as possible while still sending all of the required

information.

Since the first person to the assembly point becomes the Incident commander by default, each team member

should know how to operate the IC radio to communicate with the CERT HUB radios. You should know where

the IC radio is and how to access it. Operating instructions are given below.

OPERATION OF THE WOUXAN UVA-1 OR DB16X IC RADIOS

 Turn on the radio by rotating the knob on the top right of the radio clockwise. Turning the knob further

clockwise increases the volume. Turning the knob counterclockwise reduces the volume and turns the radio

off.

 Select the channel you want to use by rotating the center knob on top. For LWR CERT use, the channel

number will correspond to the number of the HUB you wish to contact. For example, Team 36 would turn to

channel 3, as HUB3 is their primary contact.

 To send a message, first check that no one is using that channel currently. If it is clear, press the large PTT

key on the top left side of the radio, hold for 2-3 seconds, then speak your message. Release the PTT key

when done.

 The team coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the team's IC radio is charged and operational.

Turn on your IC radio ASAP so that you can receive any messages from CERT. Please remember that initial

communications from your team to the HUB should (1) report the team's readiness and appraise CERT of team

strength, and (2) report any emergency life-threatening situations. Later communications can address less

threatening issues. You will be notified when those secondary communications can begin.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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MIDLAND (TEAM MEMBER) RADIO-RELATED INFORMATION When your radio is to be stored for an extended period, you should remove the batteries so that they will not corrode and damage the radio. You may need to reset the channel and privacy code on the radio when the batteries are reinstalled. See the attached instructions for battery removal and installation. Also use those instructions (or the steps below) for resetting the channel and privacy code. LWR CERT uses CTCSS privacy codes.
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Model GXT760/795 Series LCD DISPLAY 1 6 2 7 8 3 9 4 10 11 5 CONTROLS 12 17 18 13 19 14 20 15 21 1. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCK mode is on. 2. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode is active. 3. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON– Indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode. 4. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~42 on GMRS/FRS band (1~10 on WX band). 5. PRIVACY CODE – Indicates Privacy Code selected by user (oF~38/oF~ 104). It can only be used on Ch 1~22. 6.
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Model GXT760/795 Series BATTERY INSTALLATION Your GXT760/795 Series radio operates with either 4 AA alkaline batteries or an optional NiMH battery pack. The belt clip should be removed (see below) to ease installation or removal of the batteries. To install the batteries: 1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip (see diagram below) for easy access, then remove the Battery Cover by pressing down on the top center and sliding it down from the radio. 2.
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Model GXT760/795 Series KEYPAD LOCK To avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press the LOCK button for 2 seconds. The KEY LOCK icon will appear on the display. PTT and CALL will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad. DISPLAY ILLUMINATION During Power on, the display illumination will activate for approx. 5 seconds. The display illumination can also be activated when the MENU, MON/SCAN, and / button is pressed.
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Model GXT760/795 Series When the Battery Meter drops to 1 bar , the TX Power will automatically switch from Hi(H) or Med(M) to Lo(L) level. ! Note : You cannot adjust the power setting on the FRS channels (8~14 and 34~37). They are set to Low power per FCC regulations. VOX (Hands-free Transmission) Your radio has 5 VOX level settings: (oF/1~5). To set VOX, press the MENU button until the display shows “VOX” blinking while on the right of the CHANNEL NUMBER display, an “oF” icon appears.
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