Audiovox GMRS1600-2PK Portable Radio User Manual


 
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volume. The display will indicate the current volume level (UL) followed by
the number (1-8). As volume is increased upward, the beep sound (if
enabled) also increases, and vice-versa. When the minimum and
maximum volume settings are reached, a unique tone will sound.
Monitor (M) Button (2)
This button is used to to check activity on the current frequency before
transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer
than 2 seconds; the monitor icon ( ) will apppear on the display, together
with the
icon, and you will hear static if the frequency is clear. Do not
transmit if you hear conversation. Hold down the Monitor Button again
longer than 2 seconds; the monitor (
)and icons will disappear
from the display. The monitor function will temporarily bypass the squelch
setting and play all signals on a given channel. This feature is useful
when communicating with other parties at extreme range.
By pressing the monitor button momentarily, the LCD backlight is turned
on; the LCD backlight will turn off automatically in about 5 seconds, unless
the monitor button is pressed once again.
Push To Talk (PTT) Button (4)
Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver
that is set to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours. Hold the
transceiver approximately 1 to 2 inches from your face as you speak into
the built in microphone (13). After you have finished speaking, release the
PTT Button to allow reception of incoming signals. It is not possible to
transmit and receive at the same time. While the PTT Button is pressed,
the transmit icon (
) in the lower right quadrant of the display will
appear. Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode.
When receiving an incoming signal, the monitor (
) and icons will
appear.
Up Channel/Volume Button (9)
In the standby mode, pressing this button will increment the listening
volume. When in function edit mode, this button will be used to adjust the
unit’s settings.