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General| Antenna Connector | SMA |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 50-54 MHz, 144-148 MHz, 222-225 MHz, 430-450 MHz |
| Modes | FM, AM, WFM |
| Water Resistance | JIS7 |
| Memory Channels | 900 |
Details approximate battery life for different bands and battery types.
Procedure for turning the transceiver's power on and off.
How to adjust the squelch to mute background noise and improve sensitivity.
Switching between Main and Sub bands for Dual Receive or Mono Band operation.
Changing between different band groups like BC, SW, FM BC, AIR, etc.
Overview of tuning methods: Dial, Keypad Entry, Scanning.
How to transmit using the PTT switch and microphone.
Selecting from four transmitter power levels (NONE, L3, L2, L1).
Automatic transmit/receive switching based on voice input.
Preventing accidental changes by locking keys, dial, or PTT.
Using repeaters to extend communication range.
Automatically applying repeater shifts in designated sub-bands.
Using CTCSS tones for repeater access and quiet monitoring.
Using DCS for enhanced tone access control and immunity from false paging.
Scanning to find the CTCSS or DCS tone used by another station.
Using DCS signaling to inform parties of communication range.
Activating ARTS by setting DCS codes and polling.
Customizing polling intervals and alert beep modes for ARTS.
Setting the polling interval for ARTS to 15 or 25 seconds.
Choosing alert beep behavior (IN RANGE, ALWAYS, OFF) for ARTS.
Programming and activating the CW identifier for ARTS operation.
Steps to set up the radio to send 'DE (callsign) K' every ten minutes.
Using the keypad for DTMF dialing for autopatch, repeater control, etc.
Activating an alarm sound and strobe for emergency situations.
Reducing signal strength by 20 dB for pleasant reception in noisy conditions.
Configuring the radio to sleep periodically to conserve battery during reception.
Automatically lowering power output for strong received signals to save battery.
Automatically turning off the radio after a period of inactivity.
Limiting transmission time to prevent excessively long transmissions.
Preventing transmitter activation on a busy channel.
Reducing transmitter deviation for channels with close spacing.
Details on standard, home, PMS, and memory group channels.
The main bank of 450 memory channels available.
Procedure for saving frequencies and settings into memory channels.
Storing independent transmit frequencies for non-standard repeater shifts.
How to retrieve stored frequencies and settings from memory.
Adding text labels (tags) to memory channels for easier identification.
Temporarily tuning off a memory channel as if in VFO mode.
Hiding or revealing memory channels during selection or scanning.
Saving the entire radio configuration into Hyper Memory locations.
Retrieving stored Hyper Memory configurations.
Saving favorite frequencies directly to One-Touch Memory channels.
Accessing favorite frequencies stored in One-Touch Memory channels.
Choosing how the scanner resumes after halting on a signal (3/5/10 SEC, BUSY, HOLD).
Scanning the entire current operating band in VFO mode.
Scanning through stored memory channels.
Creating a 'flagged' list of channels to be scanned preferentially.
Setting sub-band limits for scanning or VFO operation.
Periodically checking a user-defined Memory Channel while operating on another.
Configuring the Spectrum Analyzer sweep modes (Sweep Once/Continuous).
Starting the Spectrum Analyzer to view activity on adjacent channels.
Selecting between one-shot or continuous sweep modes for Smart Search.
Loading detected active frequencies into Smart Search memories.
Adjusting the bandwidth (±5/10/50/100 MHz) for channel counter measurements.
How to view current time, battery voltage, temperature, etc., from sensors.
Procedure for setting the 24-hour clock and calendar.
Calibrating the barometer by setting an offset value.
Calibrating the altimeter by setting an offset value for current location.
Configuring the radio to turn on automatically at a preset time.
Configuring the radio to turn off automatically at a preset time.
Replacing alphanumeric labels with pictorial icons on the display.
Resetting all memories and settings to factory defaults.
Resetting only the Set (Menu) mode settings to factory defaults.
Overall specifications including frequency ranges, channel steps, and supply voltage.
Details on RF power output, modulation type, and spurious emissions.
Details on circuit type, IF frequencies, and sensitivity.
