General Radio Operation
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Repeater or Direct Operation
The REPEATER operation increases the radio’s range by 
connecting with other radios through a repeater. The transmit 
and receive frequencies are different.
The DIRECT or “talkaround operation” allows you to bypass the 
repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and 
receive frequencies are the same.
Procedure:
Press the preprogrammed Repeater/Direct switch to toggle 
between talkaround and repeater modes.
OR
Follow the procedure below.
1 < or > to Dir.
2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Dir.
3 The display shows Repeater mode if the radio is currently 
in Repeater mode. 
OR
The display shows Direct mode and the Talkaround icon if 
the radio is currently in Direct mode (during conventional 
operation only).
Monitoring Features
Radio users who switch from analog to digital radios often 
assume that the lack of static on a digital channel is an 
indication that the radio is not working properly. This is not the 
case. 
This digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the 
“noise” from the signal and allows only the clear voice or data 
information to be heard.
Use the Monitor feature to make sure a channel is clear before 
transmitting.
Monitoring a Channel
Procedure:
Use the preprogrammed Volume Set Button button.
1 Select the desired zone and channel.
2 Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear the volume 
set tone.
3 Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.
4 Release the Volume Set button.
5 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights 
up solid red.
6 Release the PTT button to receive (listen).