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VOX Selection Mode
This option enables you to have hands-free conversation.
Your voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits
without the need to press the PTT button.
To set radio for VOX operation:
- From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the SCAN
button until the
VOX
icon appears on the display.
- The VOX mode can be turned off by pressing the SCAN but-
ton for 3 seconds; the
VOX
icon disappears.
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 5 seconds after reception is terminated.
NOTE: While the scan function is active, the MODE button will
be inoperative. In addition, the scan mode will shorten overall
battery life because the battery save function is overridden.
To enable the channel scan mode:
- From GMRS/FRS standby mode, momentarily press the SCAN Button; ( )
will appear on the LCD display.
- The radio will display each channel (1-22) in order as the scan mode oper-
ates to find an active main channel.
- When unit doesn’t find any signals and you want to transmit, press the PTT
button to return to home channel operation. The transceiver will automati-
cally resume scanning approximately 10 seconds after the communication
is completed.
- If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode, press the power
button momentarily and the unit will return to normal operation; ( ) icon
will disappear from the LCD display.
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