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Introduction
Standby/Receive and
Transmit
Standby/Receive and
Transmit
GMRS Standby Mode
The GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) Standby feature
is a land-mobile service available for short-distance, two-
way communications in the USA. You must have a valid FCC
license to communicate on these channels (see page 28).
While in GMRS Standby mode, the user will be able to
Transmit (Tx) by pressing the Push to Talk (Talk) button.
Signals in Receive (Rx) mode will be received on the
selected channel(s).
When in GMRS Standby mode, the radio has the ability to
receive calls as well as transmit calls.
NOTE
As GMRS channels are scrolled, you will see CTCSS
or DCS icons displayed on the LCD screen if the
codes have been previously programmed. You will
only hear transmissions from other radios with the
equivalent subcodes programmed.
When a transmission is received, the following icons will be
displayed.
■ Receive (Rx) Icon
■ Bar Graph Icon
Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) Modes
Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) modes gives you the ability
to interact with other GMRS radios. When you use this
capability, be sure to follow the procedures and to observe
the courtesies that govern its use so everyone benefits. (See
pages 18 through 27) to help you select the proper
channels.
When a talk transmission occurs, the following icons will be
displayed.
■ Transmit (Tx) Icon
■ Bar Graph Icon
To Transmit a Message:
1. Check to see that your radio is set to a proper
channel for the type of message you plan to send.
2. Toggle to the Low Power setting.
3. With the microphone about 2 in. [5 cm] from your
mouth, press and hold the Talk button and speak
into the microphone. The Tx icon will appear on the
LCD.
4. Release the Talk button when you are finished
speaking. Your radio can only operate in either
Transmit (Tx) or Receive (Rx) mode at any given
time. You will not hear the response to your
message unless the Talk button is released. If the
Battery Power icon begins blinking on the LCD
when the Talk button is pressed, the radio will NOT
transmit.
NOTE
If the Talk button is held down for five (5) minutes,
the radio will automatically sound a series of beeps
and cease transmitting to prevent unwanted signal
generation and battery drain. As soon as the Talk
button is released, it can be pressed again to resume
transmission.
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MRS Standby Mode
GMRS Receive
Low Power Mode
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Talk Button
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MRS Transmit
Receive (Rx) Icon
Transmit (Tx) Icon