10
OPERATION
COMMUNICATOR Mode:
The COMMUNICATOR functions as a two-way communication device while in
this mode.
1. Press the POWER/MENU button for 3 seconds and a short "beep" followed by a long
"beep" will be heard, the COMMUNICATOR's LCD Screen will quickly display all of the
COMMUNICATOR's status icons, and the COMMUNICATOR will enter
COMMUNICATOR mode and display the current channel.
2. Press the POWER/MENU button momentarily to enter the MENU mode.
3. Press the POWER/MENU button briefly (for no longer than 1 second) to enter into
CHANNEL CHANGE, CTCSS CODE CHANGE, VOX, ROGER BEEP, and
STANDBY/RECEIVE modes in due order. A short "beep" will be heard after every press
of the POWER/MENU button. Refer to the "Changing Channels" and "VOX" sections for
more information.
4. Press the TALK button to exit the MENU mode at any time, or the unit will
automatically return to STANDBY mode if no buttons have been pressed for 10 seconds.
NOTE: In order for other people to receive your transmission, they must be on the same
channel and CTCSS Code you are currently using. Refer to the "Changing
Channels" and “Changing CTCSS Code” section for more information.
Setting the Time (TIME SETTING mode):
To change the COMMUNICATOR's time settings while in WATCH mode:
1. Press the POWER/MENU button until a "beep" is heard and the displayed hour will
"flash". Press the UP or DOWN button repeatedly (or hold the button to scroll)
to increase or decrease the hour and "AM" or "PM" designator to the desired settings.
2. Press the POWER/MENU button momentarily (for no longer than 1 second) and a "beep"
will be heard and the minute digits will "flash". Press the UP or DOWN button
repeatedly (or hold the button to scroll) to increase or decrease the minute setting on the
COMMUNICATOR's LCD Screen.
3. Press the POWER/MENU button a third time to exit the TIME SETTING mode, or the unit
will automatically return to WATCH mode if no buttons have been pressed for 10 seconds.
NOTE: When the LOW BATTERY LEVEL icon is blinking in WATCH mode, the buttons
will not function until the BATTERY is charging or has been recharged.