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GPS | Yes |
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APRS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Modulation Types | FM, AM |
Waterproof | Yes |
Battery | Li-ion 1800 mAh |
Procedure for installing the Lithium-Ion battery pack.
Steps for turning the radio on/off and setting audio volume.
Configuring squelch level and setting the 24-hour clock.
Switching between Main (A) and Sub (B) bands for operation.
Changing operating bands and understanding frequency ranges.
Initiating scans in VFO mode and understanding dual receive notices.
Steps for transmitting and changing power output.
Using VOX for hands-free transmission and power settings per band.
Setting the delay time after speech cessation in VOX mode.
Securing keys to prevent accidental changes or transmissions.
Understanding repeater frequency offsets and automatic shift.
Using the 1750 Hz tone for repeater access.
Using Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System for access.
Using Digital Code Squelch for advanced tone access.
Setting the CTCSS tone frequency and modes.
Selecting DCS codes and understanding inversion.
Setting DCS inversion modes like RX-NORMAL, TX-NORMAL.
Searching for unknown CTCSS or DCS tones on a channel.
Using EPCS for paging and selective calls.
Storing CTCSS tone pairs for EPCS operation.
Enabling EPCS and configuring automatic page response.
Storing and retrieving frequency data in memory channels.
Saving independent transmit frequencies for odd splits.
Recalling memories by number and assigning alphanumeric tags.
Accessing favorite Home channels and reprogramming them.
Dividing memories into 24 banks for convenient categorization.
Procedures for assigning channels and recalling memory banks.
Changing banks, removing memories, and renaming banks.
Configuring how the scanner resumes after halting on a signal.
Periodically checking a user-defined memory channel for activity.
Setting callsign, position, and activating the APRS modem.
Programming callsign, station symbol, position comment, and SSID.
Receiving and displaying details of APRS beacons.
Steps for manually sending an APRS beacon.
Storing and transmitting status text messages with beacons.
Receiving messages and removing them from the display.
Steps for manually sending APRS messages.
Storing fixed-form messages for APRS transmission.
Activating the emergency channel feature for alerts.
Using EAI for locating incapacitated persons and its modes.
Setting a password to prevent unauthorized access.
Clearing all settings to factory defaults.
Setting APRS AF Dual, destination, filter, and modem.