GME TX2720 - Manual (Page 6)

PAGE 6 INSTRUCTION MANUAL TX2720
To Scan
Adjust the Squelch control so the radio is quiet,
then briefly press the SCAN key. A high beep will
be heard,
will flash on the display and the
channel numbers will change rapidly as the radio
begins scanning. If a signal is found, the radio
will pause on that channel and will remain there
as long as the channel remains busy. Once the
channel has been clear for 5 seconds, scanning
will resume.
NOTE: You must have at least two channels
programmed into the Scan memory otherwise
the radio won’t scan.
To Change the Scan Direction
Press the or key. The radio will scan in the
direction of the selected channel key.
To Skip Over a Busy Channel and Resume
Scanning
Briefly press the or key. Scanning will
resume.
To Transmit on a Busy Channel
Wait for a break in the conversation, then press
the PTT switch. The radio will exit the Scan
mode and stay on the channel allowing you to
communicate with others on that channel.
To resume scanning briefly press the SCAN key
again.
NOTE: If the PTT is pressed while the radio is
scanning, it will be ignored and a low beep will
be heard when the PTT is released.
To Exit the Scan Mode Manually
Briefly press the SCAN key. will stop
flashing on the display.
NOTE: Excessive noise on a channel can cause
the scanning to pause on that channel even
if there is no signal there. If this only happens
on one channel, you may need to remove that
channel from the scan memory. If it happens
on all channels, you should try increasing the
squelch setting.
PRIORITY CHANNEL
The Priority channel is preset to channel 8
allowing it to be instantly recalled at the press
of a key.
To Use the Priority Channel
Simply press the Priority key at any time. The
radio will jump straight to channel 8. If Scan or
DW was selected, they will be cancelled.
To Return to the Previously Selected
Channel
Press the Priority key again.
DUAL WATCH
Dual Watch allows your TX2720 to monitor both
the Priority channel and another selected channel
by quickly switching between them. Any signals
received on the Priority channel take precedence
over signals on the selected channel.
To use the Dual Watch feature, adjust the
Squelch control so the radio is quiet, select
your preferred channel using the or keys
or rotary channel switch then press the DW key.
‘D/W’ will appear on the display and the channel
display will alternate between your selected
channel and the Priority channel.
If a signal is received on your selected channel,
the radio will pause on that channel but will
continue to switch to the Priority channel every
2 seconds and a brief interruption to the signal
will be noticed. Once the signal has gone, normal
Dual Watch switching will resume.
If a signal appears on the Priority channel at
any time, the radio will stop switching and will
remain on the Priority channel for as long as
the signal is present. Once the signal has gone,
normal Dual Watch switching will resume.
NOTE: If you press the PTT switch while Dual
Watch is selected, your TX2720 will transmit on
the selected channel. If you wish to talk on the
Priority channel, press the Priority key to cancel
the Dual Watch and switch straight to the
Priority channel.