Instruction Guide

GE 35811 – User Instruction Guide – Content Draft
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Buttons and Controls
1)
On/Off/Volume
– Turn
counter-
clockwise to power
ON and increase
listening volume. Rotate
clockwise to
decrease volume and turn
power OFF.
2)
PTT (Push to Talk)
–
Press to transmit, release
to receive.
3)
PAGE
– Press to send a
call tone to other radios
tuned to the same
channel.
4)
CHANNEL
(up/down) – Press the up arrow to
increment and down arrow to decrement.
5)
MON
– Press to deactivate the automatic squelch
feature and listen to the air traffic on the current
channel before initiating transmission. Press the
MON button again to return to standby.
6)
MODE
– Use for setting individual CTCSS
codes and selecting call tones.
7)
Accessory Jack
– Insert optional headphones
into the accessory jack to listen to calls. This will
disable the built-in speaker.
8)
MIC
– Built-in microphone
9)
Speaker
– Built-in speaker
10)
Antenna
Display
1)
Battery Icon
– Indicates the battery level. When
the batteries are nearly drained, the icon will start
to blink, and the unit beeps peridically.
2)
RX icon
– Indicates when the unit is receiving a
transmission.
3)
TX icon
– Indicates when the unit is transmitting.
4)
Subcode CTCSS icon
– Shows the current sub
code number (0-38).
5)
Channel number
– Shows the current channel
(1-14).
6)
CALL icon
– Displays call tone number (1-5).
7)
Lock Icon
– Displays when the keypad lock is
turned on.
Battery Installation
Your radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries for power.
To install the batteries:
1) Remove the battery compartment door by
sliding it down from the unit.
2) Install 3 AA Alkaline batteries (not included)
into the battery compartment. Be certain to
follow the + and – symbols in the compartment.
Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent
the unit from operating.
Note: In order to maintain your user settings
(CTCSS code assignment, current channel, etc.)
make sure the unit is off before removing the
batteries. Your settings will remain for
approximately 10 minutes while you install the new
batteries.
Low Battery Alert
When the batteries in the unit are low, the unit will
emit a “low battery” tone indication. Replace the
batteries immediately to continue using the radio.
Belt Clip Installation and Removal
To install the belt clip, line up the grooves on the
clip with the grooves on the back of the unit. Push
downward until it snaps into place.
To remove the belt clip, release the snap with your
finger or a tool while firmly pushing the clip upward.
Using Your Family Radio
1. Turn on power.
2. Check the battery condition on the display
3. Set to desired channel.
4. Adjust volume to comfortable level.
To Transmit
Press the
PTT
button. Speak slowly and clearly 2-3
inches from the microphone. To avoid cutting off
the first part of your transmission, pause slightly
after pressing the
PTT
button before you start
talking. The transmit symbol is displayed while the
unit is transmitting.
To Receive
When you are finished talking, release the
PTT
button to listen to the transmission. The receive icon
is displayed while the unit is receiving.