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Accessing the Hot Key Radio Operating Modes
Once the basic radio parameters have be set up, the GMRS functions can be activated as desired
during radio operation; these functions include selection of the primary operating channel (1-15) and
CTCSS sub-code (1-38), priority channel scan mode activation, VOX mode activation, and key lock
activation. These functions are present on the HOT KEY menu and are accessed as follows:
1. From GPS + RADIO or RADIO ONLY standby mode, press the
Enter switch to access the HOT KEY screen; the CH number will be
highlighted.
2. Press the Enter switch; a menu appears in the lower center of the display.
3. Select the desired channel with the Up/Down wheel key and press
Enter; then press Enter again.
4. Press the Up/Down wheel key switch in the down direction to highlight
CODE; then press Enter. A menu appears with a choice of CTCSS
subcodes.
5. Select the desired CTCSS sub-code (00-38) with the Up/Down wheel
key; then press Enter. Press Enter again.
6. Using the Up/Down wheel key, highlight the channel scan mode and press Enter to
activate the select scan OFF, SEEK or DUAL as desired. If SEEK is selected, the scan
icon ( ) appears on the standby page, and the radio will scan upwards through 15
channels; when a strong signal is received, scan will stop at that channel. If DUAL is
selected, the priority scan icon ( ) will appear on the standby page, and the radio will
scan between the priority channel (selected from HOT KEY menu) and the DUAL CH
selected from the SETUP menu.
7. Using the Up/Down wheel key, highlight and activate the VOX mode OFF, HIGH, MID or
LOW as desired. The VOX icon ( ) appears on the standby page.
8. Using the Up/Down wheel key, highlight and activate the Key LOCK mode ON or OFF as
desired. The key lock icon ( ) appears on the standby page.
NOTE: When the Key Lock mode is active, the Up/Down/Enter wheel
key becomes inactive; the PAGE button, MON button
and PTT button are not affected.However, if the Mark (M)
button is pressed, or the Up/Down wheel key is toggled,
the following WARNING page appears , asking DO YOU
WANT TO UNLOCK? the Key Lock function. Highlight
the appropriate field and press the Enter switch to affirm
the YES or NO selection. If YES, the Key Lock mode is
turned OFF; if NO, the Key Lock mode remains active.