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Busy Channel Lockout, Frequency Step Size

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3 Press [MENU] to store the setting or any other key to cancel. 4 Press any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode. The transceiver generates the following warning beeps even if the Beep function is turned OFF. • APO warning beeps {page 54} • Weather Alert beep {page 36} • Time-out Timer warning beep {page 62} Note: The beep output level is linked to the VOL control position. BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT This function is used to prevent transmitting on a channel or frequency that somebody else is currently using. When turned ON, an error beep sounds and you cannot transmit even if you press Mic [PTT] while another party is using the channel or frequency. 1 Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 22 (BCL). 2 Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select "ON" or "OFF" (default). 11 3 Press [MENU] to store the setting or any other key to cancel. 56 4 Press any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode. FREQUENCY STEP SIZE Choosing the correct frequency step size is essential in selecting your exact receive frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/[DWN]. You can select your desired frequency step size from: 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 kHz, 30 kHz, 50 kHz, 100 kHz. To change the frequency step size: 1 While in VFO Mode, press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 1 (STP). 2 Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select your desired frequency step size. 3 Press [MENU] to store the setting or any other key to cancel. 4 Press any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode. Note: If you change to a frequency step size that does not match the current operating frequency, the transceiver automatically adjusts the frequency to match the new frequency step size.

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56
11
3
Press
[MENU]
to store the setting or any other key to
cancel.
4
Press any key other than
[MENU]
to exit Menu Mode.
The transceiver generates the following warning beeps
even if the Beep function is turned OFF.
•
APO warning beeps {page 54}
•
Weather Alert beep {page 36}
•
Time-out Timer warning beep {page 62}
Note:
The beep output level is linked to the
VOL
control position.
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT
This function is used to prevent transmitting on a
channel or frequency that somebody else is currently
using.
When turned ON, an error beep sounds and you
cannot transmit even if you press Mic
[PTT]
while
another party is using the channel or frequency.
1
Press
[F]
,
[MENU]
and turn the
Tuning
control to
select Menu No. 22 (BCL).
2
Press
[MENU]
and turn the
Tuning
control to select
“ON” or “OFF” (default).
3
Press
[MENU]
to store the setting or any other key to
cancel.
4
Press any key other than
[MENU]
to exit Menu Mode.
FREQUENCY STEP SIZE
Choosing the correct frequency step size is essential in
selecting your exact receive frequency using the
Tuning
control or Mic
[UP]
/
[DWN]
.
You can select your desired
frequency step size from:
2.5 kHz, 5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz,
20 kHz, 25 kHz, 30 kHz, 50 kHz, 100 kHz.
To change the frequency step size:
1
While in VFO Mode, press
[F]
,
[MENU]
and turn the
Tuning
control to select Menu No. 1 (STP).
2
Press
[MENU]
and turn the
Tuning
control to select
your desired frequency step size.
3
Press
[MENU]
to store the setting or any other key to
cancel.
4
Press any key other than
[MENU]
to exit Menu Mode.
Note:
If you change to a frequency step size that does not match the
current operating frequency, the transceiver automatically adjusts the
frequency to match the new frequency step size.