8) Compander/ SCAN Button
Press this button briefly to activate or deactivate the
compander function.
Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to activate or
deactivate the scanning where appropriate.
6. LCD Display
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7. Basic Radio Operation
The PMR446 service which this radio uses shares channels on
a 'take turns' basis. This means that other users and groups
may be using any channel and privacy code combination.
To communicate with other PMR446 radios, all units must be
switched to the same channel (8 choices) and privacy code
(38 choices).
If the combination you have selected is already in use please
make an alternative selection.
1) Switch on your radio by pressing the Power button for 2
seconds.
2) Check and if necessary change the channel and privacy code
settings (see Function Mode and Radio Features Explained).
3) To speak, hold the radio upright, about 10cm from your
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Receiving/Busy Icon
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Transmit Icon
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Keypad Lock Icon
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Monitor Icon
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Keytone Icon
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Room Monitor Icon
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Scan Icon
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Battery Level Indicator
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Scrambler Icon
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Dual Watch Icon
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Intercom Icon
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Roger Beep Icon
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VOX Icon
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CTCSS Code Icon/Display
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Compander Icon
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Channel Display
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