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Main controls and parts of the radio
LCD Display
1. These symbols show that you set a DCS or CTCSS code in tx or rx. In tx
mode it appears while you are transmitting , while in rx mode it is shown also
in stand-by condition.
2. Received signal strength.
3. Low power selection
4. This letter is displayed when the Dual Watch function is active.
5. VOX function enabled.
6. Appears when a positive shift is activated.
7. Appears when a negative shift is enabled.
8. Reverse frequency
9. Narrow bandwidth: N = narrow / W = wide
10. This icon indicates the keypad lock. To unlock it press #/ .
11. Battery level indicator. When the battery is almost used up, the icon starts
blinking and the transmission is blocked. Charge the radio.
12. Indicates the channel number that you stored
13. When the radio is in reception mode, this icon is displayed
14. Depending on the setting, it will show the frequency in use, the channel
name, the menu setting, etc
15. Indicates the VFO in use and the current menu or function setting. This
icon is displayed close to the band in use or to the menu settings.
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