To set the transceiver to save power press F+SAVE so that SAVE appears on
the display. In the power-save mode, the transceiver turns on the receiver
for about 32 milliseconds to check for any activity, and then turns off the
receiver for the time you set with the power-save configuration setting.
The factory default for this setting is to use only 1/16 normal power. To
change the power save setting, follow the steps in "Understanding the
Configuration Menu" to display PS. Then, rotate TUNE to select the power
save setting. You can set the power-save setting to 1-2, 1-4, 1-8, or 1-16
(1/2, 1/4, 1/8. or 1/16 normal power usage.
Press F+SAVE again to turn off power save. Power save temporarily turns
off while scanning.
PREVENTING TRANSMISSIONS
To prevent any transmissions using the transceiver, turn on the transmit
inhibit function. To turn on this function, follow the steps in
"Understanding the Configuration Menu" to display tE. Then, rotate TUNE to
select ON. To enable transmissions, set this option to OFF.
LIMITING TRANSMISSION DURATION
When you communicate on the 2-meter band, you should keep your
transmission
as brief as possible. Most repeaters have built-in timers that limit
single transmissions to 3 minutes or less. You can set the transceiver to
stop transmitting and sound a beep if you exceed a set time limit with a
single transmission. To set a transmit limit, follow the steps in
"Understanding the Configuration Menu" to display to. Then, rotate TUNE to
select OFF 30, 60, or 120 seconds.
SETTING THE PRIORITY SCAN TIME
When you turn on PRIORITY scan, the transceiver checks the
preprogrammed
priority-frequency memories periodically to see if there is any activity.
As factory set, the transceiver checks the priority-frequency memories
every 4 seconds. To change the PRIORITY scan time, follow the steps in
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