User's Manual

Model XT511 Series
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POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME
Rotate the POWER/VOLUME knob clockwise to turn the radio on and
increase the volume level. Rotate the control counter-clockwise to
reduce the volume level and to turn the radio off. During Power On,
the LCD will display all icons for 1 second and the LCD display will
indicate the last channel/frequency selected.
SETTING THE RADIO TO GMRS/FRS MODE
To set your radio to GMRS/FRS mode, move the BAND switch to the
GMRS/FRS position. The LCD will show the current GMRS/FRS
channel setting.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
To transmit a call, press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
normal voice into the microphone. The TX icon will appear
continuously on the LCD Display while transmitting.
When using a HAND MIC, press and hold the PTT button on the side
of the HAND MIC and speak in a normal voice.
For maximum clarity, hold the HAND MIC 2 to 3 inches from your
mouth.
To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX icon will appear on
the display when your radio is receiving a transmission.
OPERATING YOUR RADIO
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
Your radio has a BATTERY LEVEL METER that shows
the battery power level. The greater the number of bars visible, the
stronger the battery level. When the battery level is low, the Battery
Shell icon will flash in the display indicating your batteries
should be replaced or recharged if using a rechargeable battery pack.
SELECTING THE POWER SOURCE
Your radio can use either an Alkaline battery or the rechargeable
NiMH battery pack. Just set the BATTERY SOURCE switch to either
“Alkaline” or “Rechargeable” (for NiMH battery pack) mode.