User's Manual

2. MAIN FUNCTIONS

2.1 General notes

Although it has many advanced features, the RS87 has been

designed to be as simple and intuitive to operate as possible.

The Shift key is used to access the secondary functions printed

above each key - press and release Shift, then press the appro-

priate key. These secondary functions are shown in this manu-

al in italics (eg Group).

NOTE The Shift key will automatically time out of Shift Mode after

two seconds if another key is not pressed.

At any time, pressing ON/C will cancel the current operation.

The lowest occupied port is the master controller - therefore

any operations initiated on this handset will override all other

stations.

CAUTION In order for other users to be able to operate the radio, it is

imperative that the handset is replaced in the cradle after use.

2.2 Switching on & Second Country mode

To turn the radio on, press the ON/C key. The display will

show the handset software issue number two seconds, then the

station number and software issue number for the transceiver

unit for two seconds.

As a default, the radio switches on tuned to the priority chan-

nel (normally 16). If Last Channel Used mode has been set (see

section 3.3.3) the radio will switch on tuned to the previously

used channel.

The radio stores the previous volume and squelch settings and

will use these on startup.

In countries where it is permitted, the RS87 can operate on a

secondary set of channels, such as the USA channels.

To select the secondary channel table, press Shift followed by

OK. The display will show the channel set selected for two

seconds before reverting to the default display.

NOTE Channels available will depend on programming. Please

enquire with your national licensing authority for details of

permitted channel sets in your own country.

RS87 VHF

Part No. E04297