GME TX6160X - Channel Selection and Squelch

19
TX6160 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SELECTING CHANNELS
1. In the Standby mode, press the key to step up one channel or the key to step down
one channel.
2. Press and hold the or keys to quickly scroll through the channels.
SQUELCH
The Squelch is used to eliminate the background noise when there are no signals present. When the
squelch is open the receiver’s background noise can be heard. When the squelch is closed the receiver
remains quiet while there are no signals present but any incoming signals will override the squelch and
be heard in the speaker.
To open the squelch:
Briey press the SQL key. This will allow you to check the current channel for activity before
transmitting, particularly if you have CTCSS/DCS enabled.
When the squelch is open, the LED indicator on the upper edge of the radio will light green and the
C H A N N E L
31
C H A N N E L
1
C H A N NE L
1
C H A N N E L
31
VE HIC L E
R E P E AT E R
O P E R AT I O N
VE HIC L E
R E P E AT E R
S T AT IO N
Figure 1 - Simple/Duplex Range Comparison
and
C H A N N E L
31
C H A N N E L
1
C H A N NE L
1
C H A N N E L
31
VE HIC L E
R E P E AT E R
O P E R AT I O N
VE HIC L E
R E P E AT E R
S T AT IO N
Figure 1 - Simple/Duplex Range Comparison
icons will appear on the display. During this time you will hear static or hiss if the channel is
clear. Do not transmit if you hear any signals.
To close the squelch:
Briey press the SQL key again.
Note: The Squelch sensitivity is preset in the Menu – Squelch Level setting (see Menu options for more details
on setting the Squelch sensitivity).
KEYPAD LOCK
The Keypad Lock disables the keys to prevent accidental key presses from changing the preferred
settings of the radio. When the keys are locked, the
C H A N N E L
31
C H A N N E L
1
C H A N NE L
1
C H A N N E L
31
VE HIC L E
R E P E AT E R
O P E R AT I O N
VE HIC L E
R E P E AT E R
S T AT IO N
Figure 1 - Simple/Duplex Range Comparison
icon is displayed and all key presses are ignored
except for the PTT, SQL and the Keypad unlock sequence.
To activate the Keypad Lock:
Press the F key (the F icon will appear) then hold the
C H A N N E L
31
C H A N N E L
1
C H A N NE L
1
C H A N N E L
31
VE HIC L E
R E P E AT E R
O P E R AT I O N
VE HIC L E
R E P E AT E R
S T AT IO N
Figure 1 - Simple/Duplex Range Comparison
key until the radio beeps. The
C H A N N E L
31
C H A N N E L
1
C H A N NE L
1
C H A N N E L
31
VE HIC L E
R E P E AT E R
O P E R AT I O N
VE HIC L E
R E P E AT E R
S T AT IO N
Figure 1 - Simple/Duplex Range Comparison
icon will
appear on the display.
To cancel the Keypad Lock:
Press the F key then hold the
C H A N N E L
31
C H A N N E L
1
C H A N NE L
1
C H A N N E L
31
VE HIC L E
R E P E AT E R
O P E R AT I O N
VE HIC L E
R E P E AT E R
S T AT IO N
Figure 1 - Simple/Duplex Range Comparison
key again until the radio beeps. The
C H A N N E L
31
C H A N N E L
1
C H A N NE L
1
C H A N N E L
31
VE HIC L E
R E P E AT E R
O P E R AT I O N
VE HIC L E
R E P E AT E R
S T AT IO N
Figure 1 - Simple/Duplex Range Comparison
icon will disappear.