15) Channel Scan
The Channel Scan can be used to find or detect users on other
radio channels.
To activate/deactivate the channel scan, press and hold the
COMPANDER/ SCAN button.The Scan icon will appear when
the channel scan is active. Scanning will only stop when you
deactivate the scan function.
The radio will scan through the 8 channels. If your radio detects
a valid signal the scan will pause for 5 seconds.
If you press the PTT or CALL button when your radio detects a
signal, the radio will transmit on the same channel. Scanning
will resume after approximately 15 seconds. Press the UP or
DOWN button to resume scanning immediately.
If you press the PTT or CALL button during scanning, the radio
will return to your original channel. Scanning will resume after
approximately 15 seconds.
The Function Menu, Monitor and Volume Up/Down are disabled
whilst scanning. To increase battery life, use the scan mode
sparingly.
16) Privacy Code Scan/Decode
This radio has Privacy code scan to determine which Privacy
Code (CTCSS) is in use on the current channel.
To activate the privacy code scan press the FUNCTION button
until the privacy code number flashes, then press and hold the
Compander/Scan button. The Scan icon will appear when the
privacy code scan is active.
The radio will scan through the 38 privacy codes (CTCSS).
If your radio detects a valid signal the scan will pause for 5
seconds.
If you press the PTT or CALL button when your radio detects a
signal, the radio will transmit on the same privacy code.
Scanning will resume after approximately 15 seconds. Press
the UP or DOWN button to resume scanning immediately.
If you press the PTT or CALL button during scanning, the radio
will return to your original privacy code. Scanning will resume
after approximately 15 seconds.
The Function Menu and Volume up/down are disabled whilst
scanning. To increase battery life, use the scan mode sparingly.
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