Transmitting (Sending A Speech); Activating The Auto Channel And Sub-Channel Scan - BRONDI FX-400 Twin Manual De Instruccion

Note: Once you set the DCS code, CTCSS will automatically set to off mode or vise versa.
Transmitting and Receiving
The FX-400 transmission is "one way-at-a-time." While you are speaking, you can not
receive a transmission.
The FX-400 is an open-license band. Always identity yourself when transmitting on the
same channel.

3.4.3 Transmitting (sending a speech)

The unit is continuously in the Receive mode when the unit is turned ON and not transmitting.
When a signal is received on the current channel, "RX" will be displayed on the LCD Screen
and the receiver LED lights up.
Transmitting (sending a speech)
a. Press and hold the PTT (push to talk) button to transmit your voice. "TX' will be
displayed on the LCD Screen.
b. Hold the unit in a vertical position with the MIC (Microphone) 5 cm away from the
mouth. While holding the PTT button, speak into the MIC (microphone) in a
normal tone of voice.
c. Release the PTT button when you have finished transmitting.
3.4.4 Monitor
You can use the Monitor feature to check for weak signals on the current channel.
a. Press the MENU and DOWN buttons at the same time, "RX" will be displayed on
the LCD Screen. Your FX-400 will pick up signals on the current channel, including
background noise.
b. Press the PTT button to stop the channel monitoring.
3.5 Setting the VOX (Voice Activated) Sensitivity
In VOX mode, the FX-400 will transmit a signal only when it is activated by your voice or other
sounds around you. The unit will transmit further for 2 seconds even if you stop talking.
The level of VOX sensitivity is shown by a number on the LCD Screen. At the highest level,
the units will pick up softer noise (including background noise); at the lowest level, it will pick
up only quite loud noise.
a. Press the MENU button 4 times, "VOX" will be displayed and "OF" flashes on the
LCD Screen.
b. Press the UP button to set the VOX sensitivity level (the maximum level is "3"). To
deactivate the VOX function, press the DOWN button until "OF" appears on the
LCD Screen.
c. Press the PTT button to confirm your setting. "VOX" will steadily appear on the
LCD Screen as along as the VOX feature is activated.
VOX operation is not recommended if the FX-400 will be used in a noisy or windy
environment.

3.6 Activating the auto Channel and sub-channel Scan

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