(9) Channel Scan Operation
This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically
for valid signals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive.
When a signal is received, the scan is interrupted and will
return to scan mode approximately 5 seconds after the
interruption.
Note: while the SCAN mode is active, the MODE button is
inoperative. In addition, the SCAN mode will reduce the overall
battery life since the battery save function is overridden.
To enable the channel scan mode:
- From standby mode,momentarily press the Power On/Off
Button; SCAN will appear on the LCD display.
- The radio will automatically display each channel (1-8) in
ascending order to find an active main channel.
- When the unit doesn't find any signals and you want to
transmit, press the PTT Button to return to primary channel
operation.The transceiver will automatically resume scanning
approximately 15 seconds after the communication is
completed.
- If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode,
press the Power On/Off button momentarily and the unit will
return to normal operation; the SCAN icon (
disappear from the LCD display.
(10) Battery Alert
When the low battery icon (
panel, recharge the unit or install fresh batteries.
(11) Backlighting
By pressing any buttons, the LCD backlight is turned on.
The LCD backlight will be turned off automatically in about 5
seconds after any final button is pressed.
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