Suppresses channel noise when the radio is not receiving a transmission.   
 
 
4. VOX 
VOX function allows you to initiate a hand’s free voice-activated call through your radio when 
you switch to a programmed channel or select it from the menu. The radio detects your voice 
and automatically transmits without using the PTT button. The VOX feature’s sensitivity level 
is adjustable by the radio’s programming software with level 5 being the least sensitive and 1 
being the most sensitive. 
 
5. Lone Worker (Digital Mode Only) 
When turned on, the “Lone Worker” feature will automatically send out an emergency call to               
the rest of your fleet through your radio when there is no radio activity within the time set in 
the menu. To activate, select the time after you enter the Lone Worker menu by pressing the                          
up button. Each press will increment one minute. Choose between 1-100 minutes then press 
the  select  button  to  make  the  selection.  “Set  Success”  will  appear  on  the  screen  when 
activated. 
 
6. BCL/BCLO 
The BCL/BCLO function is used to prevent the radio from transmitting while the channel is 
busy to avoid interruption of a conversation in progress. The default setting is OFF.     
BCL (Busy Channel Lockout): Prohibits transmission on the same RF frequency. 
BCLO (Busy Channel Lockout Override): Allows transmit only if the CTCSS/DCS or Color 
Code match. 
 
7. Keypad Lock 
Keypad lock is used to lock the keypad from accidental keypresses. When the keypad lock 
function is on, all buttons are locked except the PTT button, the emergency button and power 
ON / OFF switch. If turned on from the Main Menu, the “Key Lock” feature is activated when 
there is no input information for 5-20 seconds (programmable through settings menu). To turn 
off “Key Lock”, long-press the P1 key to turn off the feature and use all the keys.   
 
8. Tones 
 Allows you to turn on or off all tones in the radio. 
 
9. Backlight   
 “On” keeps the radio’s backlight on indefinitely. “Timed” turns the backlight OFF after   
  a period of time set by your radio’s programmer.