Basic operation 29
Adjusting the volume
Once the radio is on, rotate the power/volume control clock-
wise to increase volume. To decrease volume, rotate the
control counter-clockwise. Turning the power/volume control
also adjusts the level of the audible tones.
About the channels and channel banks
In order to make and receive calls, you first need to select a
channel. The procedure for selecting a channel varies
depending on how your radio has been programmed.
Selecting a channel
Each position on the channel selector denotes a channel or
group of channels (scan group).
To select channels or groups 1 to 16:
■ Turn the channel selector to the channel or group
you want.
Using the menu to select a channel
For channels or groups other than 1 to 16:
1 Long press the menu key to enter menu mode (skip to
step 4 if the radio is already in channel mode).
2 Scroll through the main menu options using the arrow
keys
until SELECT CHANNEL is displayed.
3 Short press the menu key to enter CHAN mode.
4 Scroll through the channels to select the one you want.
OR
Key in the desired channel number using the keypad, then
short press the menu key. A low warning beep will sound
if the keyed number is not a valid channel (radios with an
alphanumeric keypad only).
5 Long press the menu key
to exit CHAN, if channel mode
is not the default mode.