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Important: Deleted channel groups cannot be restored. You must re-enter them.
Programming Channels MECL
Creating a Channel MECL
[MENU] Program System ◙
Select a system ◙
Edit Group ◙
Select a channel group ◙
Edit Channel ◙
Select an existing channel to edit or “New Channel” to create a new channel. When you create a new channel you are prompted to
enter the frequency (for conventional systems) or Talk Group ID (for Trunked systems). Enter the information for the channel, then
press
◙ to proceed to setting additional channel options.
Editing the Channel Name (Alpha Tag) MECL
[MENU] Program System ◙
Select a system ◙
Edit Group ◙
Select the group ◙
Edit Channel ◙
Select the channel ◙
Edit Name ◙
Follow these steps to enter/edit the channel name.
1. The current name displays with the first character of the name highlighted.
2. Rotate the Scroll Control to select a new first letter.
3. Press [6] to move one character to the right.
4. Repeat the Scroll Control action to change the character. To move one character to the left, press [4]. Press [.No] twice to
delete the current character. Press [.No] three times to clear the entire alpha tag.
5. Repeat Step 2 until you have entered the desired name. Then press
◙ to accept the setting.
Notes:
• Each channel name can be up to 16 characters. Abbreviate as necessary to fit.
• The channel name appears on the second line of the display when the radio scans or stops on a channel.
• If you do not enter a channel name, the scanner displays the frequency (for conventional systems) or the talk group ID (for
trunked systems) when it stops on a channel.
Editing Frequencies C
[MENU] Program System ◙
Select a conventional system ◙
Edit Group ◙