GME TX6500S User Manual

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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N UA L

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Your TX6500S can be Dealer-programmed to convert the Open Scan/Group Scan functions into two
Open Scans or two Group Scans. If you would prefer this feature to the default option you should
contact your GME Dealer to arrange for this feature to be enabled.

When two Open Scan modes are enabled they are displayed as OPEN1 and OPEN2. When the two
Group Scan modes are enabled they are displayed as GRP1 and GRP2. To select the required scan mode
briefly press the

key followed by the

key to cycle through the available scan groups until

the required scan mode is displayed.

NOTE:

Once the scan groups have been altered by your Dealer, they become a permanent part of the

TX6500S’s features, replacing the standard Open Scan/Group Scan options. If you find later that you
need the original Scan functions re-enabled, you will need to return your TX6500S to your Dealer for
reprogramming.

NETWORK SCAN (NET-SCAN)

Net-Scan allows a group of radio users to maintain communications even when the band is congested.
To achieve this, all members of the Net-Scan group must share a common CTCSS/DCS code and a
common set of scan channels. Once activated, Net-Scan’s intelligent scanning software keeps track
of clear channels within your scan group. When any member of the group transmits, their radio
automatically selects a clear channel to transmit on. Other radios scanning in the same Net-scan group
will lock onto that channel allowing all members of the group to join the conversation. If a signal from
outside your Net-Scan group appears on the chosen channel (either with no code or the wrong code),
the group will automatically switch to a new clear channel at the next transmission. In this way the
group can continue to communicate with minimal interference to or from other users.

Enabling Net-Scan

Net-Scan is normally switched off by default but can be enabled through the Menu.

NOTE:

When you enable Net-Scan you must also choose a suitable CTCSS or DCS tone to be used by

your Net-Scan group. All members of your Net-Scan group must use this same code.

To enable Net-Scan;

1. Hold the

key until the radio beeps. The radio will enter the Menu mode.

2. Briefly press the

key repeatedly until ‘NS-OF’ is displayed.

3. Press the

key to enable Net-Scan then continue pressing the

keys to select a

suitable CTCSS or DCS tone.

• CTCSS tones for Net-Scan are labelled NS-01 – NS-50.

• DCS tones for Net-Scan are labelled NS001 – NS104.

e.g. Netscan CTCSS tone 50

e.g. Netscan DCS tone 104

4. When the required CTCSS/DCS tone is displayed, press the PTT or hold the

key to exit.Note:

Selecting CTCSS/DCS tones for Netscan operation does not affect the Global CTCSS/DCS tone setting
used for normal CTCSS/DCS operation.

NOTE:

Selecting CTCSS/DCS tones for Netscan operation does not affect the Global CTCSS/DCS tone

setting used for normal CTCSS/DCS operation.

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