Post by Tex on Jul 29, 2009 13:33:50 GMT -5
Just a little something I threw together after receiving my radio today since it came with absolutely no manual or instructions. Figured it could be helpful to others who bought the product. Enjoy.
And if I am somehow incorrect on any of this, please let me know so I can change it.
Programming channels:
Note: I personally suggest programming your channels to match that of FRS, that way you will never need to keep a frequency chart on you.
1. To turn on the radio, push the red button on the left for 2 seconds. Push the same button for 2 seconds to turn the radio off.
2. Turn the wider, shorter black knob on the top left to adjust the radio frequency. The taller, slimmer knob is for volume control.
3. If you would like to have the radio scan channels for you, press the black button on the left of the radio. Then press the white button on the front underneath "CH". Your radio should start scanning for you. It will stop when it picks up a transmission. If you want it to stay on that frequency press "CH" again, or press your PTT, if you would like it to keep scanning, press the white button under "MODE".
4. Once you have found the frequency you are looking for, press and hold the "CH" button. A small blinking number will pop up on the top of the screen, this is your channel preset number. Rotate the wider black knob on the top until you pick your frequency of choice, then simply press "CH" once more and your channel is set.
5. To access your saved channels, press "CH" once. Then use the wider black knob on the top of the radio until you have selected your channel. Once you have chosen the one you wish to be on, press the PTT button.
To lock the buttons on your radio:
Press the black button on the left hand side. A small F should be displayed on the radio. Then hit the "MODE" button. Now a small lock should be present. Your handset is now locked and your PTT will still function. To unlock, simply repeat the process.
Radio Functions and what they stand for:
DW - Dual Watch: This feature may be used to monitor two channels. To use it, first select your frequency using the knob (not a preset channel). Then, activate DW, finally, use your "CH" to select a preset frequency to also watch and hit your PTT. You will now monitor 2 channels.
CODE - Turn to "OFF" if you don't want a privacy code, turn to "CTCSS" if you want to use the privacy codes. See bottom of page for the frequencies for the codes.
CTCSS - Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System - These are your privacy codes, see bottom of page for frequencies to use.
DCS - Digital-Coded Squelch - I don't personally know what digital code goes to what privacy code, so I wouldn't use these unless you want to communicate with someone else who has a radio with this setting.
SQL - Squelch level - Set this to 1 if you want to talk to FRS or GMRS radios.
BCLO - Busy-Channel-Lock-Out function, which prevents two transmissions at the same time on the same talk group. This function is necessary in a digital radio system because when two digital signals collide, nothing is heard except an annoying screeching sound.
LIGHT - Turns the backlight on or off.
SAVE - Energy Saving Mode
K TONE - Turn this off to get rid of that annoying beep whenever you do anything.
APO - Automatic Power Off
TOT - Time-Out Timer : automatically stops your transmission after a set amount of time (seconds). Prevents accidental transmissions from draining battery.
VOX - Voice Operated Transmission, you transmit when you talk, no need to use PTT.
POWER - Adjusts the power at which you transmit, high or low.
HLF DEV - Changes frequency deviation - Must turn on to communicate with channels 15-22.
Frequencies for FRS Channels:[/size]
And if I am somehow incorrect on any of this, please let me know so I can change it.
Programming channels:
Note: I personally suggest programming your channels to match that of FRS, that way you will never need to keep a frequency chart on you.
1. To turn on the radio, push the red button on the left for 2 seconds. Push the same button for 2 seconds to turn the radio off.
2. Turn the wider, shorter black knob on the top left to adjust the radio frequency. The taller, slimmer knob is for volume control.
3. If you would like to have the radio scan channels for you, press the black button on the left of the radio. Then press the white button on the front underneath "CH". Your radio should start scanning for you. It will stop when it picks up a transmission. If you want it to stay on that frequency press "CH" again, or press your PTT, if you would like it to keep scanning, press the white button under "MODE".
4. Once you have found the frequency you are looking for, press and hold the "CH" button. A small blinking number will pop up on the top of the screen, this is your channel preset number. Rotate the wider black knob on the top until you pick your frequency of choice, then simply press "CH" once more and your channel is set.
5. To access your saved channels, press "CH" once. Then use the wider black knob on the top of the radio until you have selected your channel. Once you have chosen the one you wish to be on, press the PTT button.
To lock the buttons on your radio:
Press the black button on the left hand side. A small F should be displayed on the radio. Then hit the "MODE" button. Now a small lock should be present. Your handset is now locked and your PTT will still function. To unlock, simply repeat the process.
Radio Functions and what they stand for:
DW - Dual Watch: This feature may be used to monitor two channels. To use it, first select your frequency using the knob (not a preset channel). Then, activate DW, finally, use your "CH" to select a preset frequency to also watch and hit your PTT. You will now monitor 2 channels.
CODE - Turn to "OFF" if you don't want a privacy code, turn to "CTCSS" if you want to use the privacy codes. See bottom of page for the frequencies for the codes.
CTCSS - Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System - These are your privacy codes, see bottom of page for frequencies to use.
DCS - Digital-Coded Squelch - I don't personally know what digital code goes to what privacy code, so I wouldn't use these unless you want to communicate with someone else who has a radio with this setting.
SQL - Squelch level - Set this to 1 if you want to talk to FRS or GMRS radios.
BCLO - Busy-Channel-Lock-Out function, which prevents two transmissions at the same time on the same talk group. This function is necessary in a digital radio system because when two digital signals collide, nothing is heard except an annoying screeching sound.
LIGHT - Turns the backlight on or off.
SAVE - Energy Saving Mode
K TONE - Turn this off to get rid of that annoying beep whenever you do anything.
APO - Automatic Power Off
TOT - Time-Out Timer : automatically stops your transmission after a set amount of time (seconds). Prevents accidental transmissions from draining battery.
VOX - Voice Operated Transmission, you transmit when you talk, no need to use PTT.
POWER - Adjusts the power at which you transmit, high or low.
HLF DEV - Changes frequency deviation - Must turn on to communicate with channels 15-22.
Frequencies for FRS Channels:[/size]
