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5 seconds to store your choice. The CTCSS icon will appear when an
Analogue Privacy Code is selected.
Selecting a Digital Privacy Code (DCS)
To change the Digital Privacy Code, press the MODE button until the DCS
icon and privacy code number will flash. Use the UP or DOWN button to
select the desired code. Press the PTT or MODE button or wait for 5
seconds to store your choice. The DCS icon will appear when a Digital
Privacy Code is selected.
Scan Pause Timer (available in Advanced Mode only!)
The Scan Pause Timer allows you to select the period of time that your radio
will dwell on an active channel when the scan mode is activated.
Timer values from 1 second to 60 seconds and Off can be selected. If the
timer value is 'Off', the radio will remain on the scanned channel until the
signal disappears.
To change the Scan Pause Time, press the FUNCTION button until SC is
shown in the display. Use the UP or DOWN button to select the desired
setting. Press PTT or MODE or wait for 5 seconds to store your choice.
Hands Free (VOX)Mode
When Hands Free (VOX) Mode is selected the radio will automatically
transmit when the microphone detects your voice (or other noise). It can be
used with the internal microphone or a suitable audio accessory (available
separately). To avoid accidental operation and reduce the effect of
background noise, there are 5 microphone sensitivity settings.
To select the VOX sensitivity level, press the MODE button until the VOX
icon and current setting flashes. Use the UP or DOWN button to change the
sensitivity level (5 is the most sensitive). Press PTT or MODE or wait for 5
seconds to store your choice.
To activate the VOX mode press and hold the MODE button until the VOX
icon appears. To de-activate VOX mode, press and hold the MODE button
until the VOX icon disappears. VOX mode can only be activated if a
sensitivity level has been selected.
