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FM Radio (FM)
The frequency range to listen to the radio is 88-108MHz.
In frequency or channel mode, push CALL
Select the desired radio frequency with the ▲ or ▼ keys or input the fre-
quency.
Press * to automatically search a radio station
Press CALL to exit FM radio.
Note: while you are listening to the radio, the frequency or channel of A/B recei-
ving signal will automatically switch to the frequency or channel mode for normal
transmitting and receiving.
When the signal disappears the radio will automatically switch again to FM radio
mode.
Rapid Alarm (ALARM)
In frequency or channel mode, press CALL for more than 2 seconds: you will
hear an alarm note. Press PTT to stop it.
Note: see Menu No.30 for Alarm mode.
Flashlight
This function is very useful for night illumination.
To turn it on press MON; push it again , the flash light will be strobo; push it
again: it will turn o.
Monitor (MON)
The Monitor function excludes (opens) the squelch in order to listen to signals
that are too weak to keep the squelch permanently opened.
Press MON for 2 seconds to turn it on and release it to deactivate the monitor.
Cloning function (COPING)
This function allows you to copy/transfer all data and settings from one radio to
another one; the procedure is very simple and does not need a PC: just insert
the two plugs of the cloning cable into the jack of the two radios.
1. Connect the optional cable (cod. R73727) to both radios
2. To enter the channel clone condition, press and hold the MON button whi-
le turning on the main radio; the LCD shows ‘COPING’.
3. Turn on the sub-radio (radio to program).
