Uniden LTD 715 - Manual (Page 6)

NORMAL SCAN (SCAN)
Press and Hold SCN until SEEK goes off and SCAN displays on the
LCD Panel This changes the scanning from Timed Scan to Normal
Scan.
In Normal Scan, the radio will stop on the first active channel and stay
until the signal i.s gone, or SCN is pressed to resume scanning.
Notice that Dual Watch is on automatically to cover CH 16 as well.
If there is too much activity on CH 16, and you wish to exclude it from
SEEK, Press DAV to cancel Dual Watch. (DUAL no longer displays on
the LCD Panel.)
To cancel scanning:
• Press Press-To-Talk, or
• Press C16, or
• turn the Rotary Channel Selector, or
• turn the power off.
NOTE: D/W, US/I, DIM and H/L work without interrupting the Scanning
Mode.
WEATHER SCAN
To scan only Weather Channels 0-9, Press WX. The WX indicator will
appear on the LCD Panel, indicating V'/eather Mode. Timed Scan
(SEEK) will not function in Weather Mode,
Press SCN to switch to Timed Scanning of Communication Channels, or
Press and Hold SCN until SCAN appears on the LCD Panel, or Normal
Scanning of Communication Channels.
INSTANT CHANNEL 16 COMMUNICATIONS
To access instant Channel 16 communications, Press Cl 6. This
overrides the channel selected with the Rotary Channel Selector. The
Channel Display will indicate the unit is on Channel 16. Press C16
again to release the switch (Off) and the transceiver will return to the
channel selected prior to accessing instant Channel 16 communications.
The Channel Display will indicate the selected channel.
To cancel Channel 16 communications:
• Press C16, or
• Press SCN, or
• Press WX, or
• turn the Rotary Channel Selector.
NOTE: D/W, US/I, H/L and DIM work without interrupting Channei 16
Mode.
US/INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS
To select operation (communication and scanning) on US Channels,
Press US/I. USA will appear on the LCD Panel.
To select operation (communication and scanning) on International
Channels, Press US/I. INT’L will appear on the LCD Panel.
TRANSMITTING
When the power is turned on, the transmitter is set for 25 Watts (except
for USA channels 13 and 67). The HI indicator will appear on the LCD
Panel, indicating 25 Watt output power. In order to comply with FCC
Regulations contained in 47 CFR 80.215 (g) (3), USA Channels 13 and
67 transmit at 1 Watt regardless of the H/L selector setting. However, 25
Watt output for emergency use is available by pressing H/L while
pressing the Press-To-Talk switch. When the H/L switch is released, the
radio returns to the 1 Watt position.
To switch to the LO (1 Watt) position. Press H/L. The LO indicator will
appear on the LCD Panel, indicating 1 Watt output power. The LO
position should always be used for in-port or short range communications.
Press H/L to switch to the HI (25 Watt) position. The HI indicator will
appear on the LCD Panel, indicating 25 Watt output power.
To activate the transmitter. Press the Press-To-Talk switch on the
microphone. The TX LED indicator will light, indicating a signal is being
transmitted. Release the switch to receive. When transmitting, hold the
microphone approximately two inches from your mouth and speak clearly
in a normal voice. The microphone provided with your radio is a 500 ohm
dynamic type.
NOTE: You cannot transmit on Weather Channels 0-9 or Channel 15.
The Channel Number in' the LCD Panel will blink to indicate
these channels are "receive-only".