Operating Your Radio
GMRS Mode Programming
To Set DCS Code Entry:
1. Display will show DCS icon and OFF icon flashing.
NOTE
If DCS was previously set to a Code number,
display will show the current GMRS channel
and flash the DCS icon and Code number.
2. Codes begin at 01 and go to 38, followed by OFF, and
return back to 01 again. The last used GMRS channel
will be shown in the large digit display.
NOTE
If CTCSS is On, then DCS will be Off. If
DCS is On, then CTCSS will be Off. The radio
does does this automatically.
3. Press Channel Up/Down button to change code
number, or press and hold Channel Up/Down button
to rapid advance (scroll).
4. Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save entry and
move to the next setup programming mode.
CTCSS Off
Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) Mode
In VOX mode, your radio can be used “hands-free,”
automatically transmitting when you speak. You can also set
the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and
avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.
To turn VOX Mode On or Off:
1. Display will show VOX icon and ON or OFF flashing.
2. Press Channel Up/Down button to select ON or OFF.
3. Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save this entry and
move to the next setup programming mode.
NOTE
Once set, this is a global setting when in all
radio modes.
To set VOX Sensitivity Level:
NOTE
VOX sensitivity level is only visible when VOX is On.
1. The display will show VOX LEVEL and 01 will be
flashing.
2. Press Channel Up/Down button to change volume
level of your choice. Remember, this selection is
your voice sensitivity level during hands-free
operation.
05 - indicates a Low (quiet) voice setting.
03 - indicates a Medium voice setting.
01 - indicates a High (loud) voice setting.
3. Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save this entry and
move to the next setup programming mode.
NOTE
VOX will be turned Off automatically when the radio is
turned Off. This will avoid accidental transmissions.
