SilverCrest SFG 8000 B2
10. Getting started
In order to be able to communicate using two transceivers, they must be set to the same channel and the
same CTCSS or DCS code. Furthermore, they must be located within range (max. 8 km in open field).
RF communications take place on a free (unscrambled) channel, i.e. other people who have a radio
transceiver or receiver for the set channel will be able to listen to your messages. You can choose from 22
different channels.
This User Manual's display illustrations show only the information relevant to the functions or
settings being described.
10.1. Powering the handheld transceivers on/off
10.1.1. Powering the handheld transceiver on
Press and hold the On/Off button
signal can be heard and the currently set channel will appear on the display [1].
The handheld transceiver will be in receive mode as long as it is powered on
and not transmitting (idle mode).
10.1.2. Powering the handheld transceiver off
Press and hold the On/Off button
the display [1] will turn blank.
10.2. Adjusting the volume
Press the Up button [10] to raise the audio volume. The speaker volume will
Press the Down button [7] to reduce the audio volume.
10.3. Setting a different channel
When setting a different channel, this needs to be done on both handheld radio transceivers for you to be
able to communicate with the remote station.
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[5] for at least three seconds. An acoustic signal can be heard and
be indicated by the number of bars [22] (one bar = low volume, four bars =
high volume).
[5] for at least three seconds. An acoustic