the other end of the AC adapter to a vehicle accessory
power outlet.
3. Charge the battery pack for 14 hours.
Using the Charging Cradle :
1. Make sure your radio is turned OFF.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V of the charging
cradle.
3. Place the charging cradle on a stable surface.
4. Place the radio in the charging cradle with the keypad facing
forward.
5. LED indicator will illuminate and remain illuminated as long
as the radio is in the charger.
Note: Charge the battery pack for 14 hours.
Using the Battery Support Bracket :
1. Remove the rechargeable NiMH battery pack from the radio.
2. Place the battery support bracket into the charging cradle.
3. Install the NiMH battery pack into the charging cradle.
Ensure that the charging contacts are correctly aligned.
4. LED indicator will illuminate and remain illuminated as long
as the radio is in the charger.
Note: Charge the battery pack for 14 hours.
Basic Radio Operations
Read this reference guide completely before attempting to
operate the unit.
Turning your Radio On/Off
To turn your radio ON, turn the rotary knob clockwise.
To turn your radio OFF, turn the rotary knob counterclockwise.
Adjusting the Volume
Increase volume by turning the rotary knob clockwise.
To decrease volume, turn the rotary knob counterclockwise.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons is pressed
(except the PTT and
button).
Press and hold the
button while turning the radio ON to
switch the sound ON/OFF.
Navigating through the Menu
Your radios has two Menu functions: Select Menu and Common
Menu.
1. To enter the Select Menu, press the SEL/
2. To enter the Common Menu, press the MENU/GRP button.
3. Additional presses of the SEL/
button will advance you through the Menu.
4. To exit the Menu function, do one of the following :
a. Press the MENU/GRP button,
b. Press the PTT button
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to
"Normal" mode.
Talking on Your Radio
1. Hold your radio 5–8 cm from your mouth.
2. Press and hold the PTT button while speaking. The
appears on the display.
3. Release the PTT button. You can now receive incoming
calls. When you do, the
respond, repeat procedure from step 1.
Note: When you continue to transmit for 60 seconds, the
radio emits TX Time Out tone and the
The radio will stop transmitting.
In order to speak to someone, both your radios must
be set to the same channel and Sub-Code. Refer to
"Selecting a Channel and a Sub-Code" below.
button.
button or MENU/GRP
appears on the display. To
icon flashes.