GME TX6500S - Manual (Page 10)

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Green LED
‘Busy’ Icon
Signal Meter
GENERAL OPERATION
POWER ON/OFF
Rotate the volume control clockwise past the ‘click’ to turn the TX6500S on. Rotate the control fully
counter clockwise past the click to turn the radio off.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
While receiving a signal, rotate the volume control to achieve a comfortable listening level. If there are
no signals present, briefl y press the Squelch key to open the Squelch then adjust the volume while
listening to the receiver’s background noise. When fi nished, briefl y press the Squelch key again to
return the receiver to the quiet state.
NOTE: The minimum setting of the volume control has been factory preset, so even with the volume
turned right down, you can still safely listen to an incoming signal with your ear against the speaker
(telephone style). The minimum level can be adjusted through the Menu
.
DISPLAY LIGHTING
The LCD backlighting activates automatically whenever a key is pressed and turns off automatically
after about 5 seconds.
RECEIVING SIGNALS
NOTE: Your radio may be programmed with options that affect
the way it behaves when it receives a call from another radio.
Receiving signal
While the radio is not receiving signals, it will remain in standby
mode to conserve battery power. When a signal is received
under normal conditions, the LED indicator on the upper edge
of the radio will light Green and the icon will appear on the
display. Adjust the volume control for a comfortable listening
level. Once no further signals are received, the unit will return to
standby mod
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