GME TX650 - Manual (Page 8)

PAGE 8 INSTRUCTION MANUAL TX650
SCAN/LOCk BUTTON
Press this button briefly to activate or deactivate the scanning where appropriate.
Press and hold this button for seconds to activate or deactivate the keypad lock.
BASIC RADIO OpeRATION
The Citizens Band Radio Service operates on a shared channel basis. This
means that other users and groups may be using any channel (and CTCSS code
combination). To communicate with other UHf CB radios, all units must be
switched to the same channel (and CTCSS code if activated).
If the combination you have selected is already in use please make an
alternative selection.
1. Switch on your radio by pressing the pOWeR button for seconds.
. Check and if necessary change the channel (and CTCSS code settings).
(see Mode and Radio features Explained).
3. To speak, hold the radio upright, about 10 cm from your mouth and press
the p TT button. Speak slowly and clearly towards the radio. Release the
pTT button when you have finished speaking.
you will hear messages from other radios within range, with the same channel
and CTCSS code setting (when enabled). The appropriate icon will appear in the
radio display when you receive or transmit a message.
MeNU MODe
The Menu Mode allows you to program user preferences, activate features
and use advanced functions.
To access the Menu mode
Press the MOD
e button briefly. Each press of the MODe button steps the radio
sequentially through the available functions.
The radio display indicates the current function. The present setting and
associated icon will flash. Use the or buttons to change the setting.
Press the p
TT or wait for 5 seconds to store your choice. If you do not
press any key for 5 seconds your radio will exit the menu and return to
stand by automatically.