GME BX710 - Manual (Page 2)

PAGE 2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL BX SERIES HANDHELD
WARNING - SAFETY INFORMATION
The BX Series are radio frequency transmitting devices.
When transmitting, keep the antenna more than 25 mm from any part of
your head or body.
Do not transmit near electrical blasting equipment or in explosive atmospheres.
Do not allow children to operate a radio transmitter unsupervised.
FEATURES
• 5W/1W RF Power (BX710), 4W/1W RF
Power (BX720/BX730)
• Available in VHF and UHF versions
• Up to 128 Dealer Programmable
Channels
• Desktop Fast Charger
• Power Save Mode
• CTCSS
• DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch)
• Keypad Lock
• Backlit LCD Display
• Calling Tone
• Roger Beep
• Dual Watch
• Priority Channel
• Memory Scan
• Busy Channel Lockout
• VOX (Voice Operated Transmit)
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED
• 1700 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
• Desktop Fast Charger
• AC Adaptor
• Instruction Manual
• Belt Clip
• Removable Flexible Antenna
• Speaker Microphone
If any items are missing or damaged
please contact your retailer or place of
purchase.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
• 6 Way Charger
• Leather Case
CONTENTS
CONTROLS ........................................... 3
LCD INDICATORS ................................. 4
INTRODUCTION ................................... 4
GETTING STARTED ............................... 5
Fitting the Battery pack ................. 5
Removing the Battery pack ............ 5
Charging the Battery ..................... 5
Low Battery alert........................... 5
BATTERY USAGE .................................. 6
Conserving Battery Power ............. 6
Sleep Mode .................................. 6
Scanning ....................................... 6
Low Transmit Power Setting ........... 6
GENERAL OPERATION .......................... 6
Power On/Off ................................ 6
Adjusting the Volume .................... 6
Display Lighting ............................ 6
Selecting Channels ........................ 6
Receiving Signals .......................... 6
Transmitting .................................. 7
Transmitter Range ......................... 7
Squelch (MON) Key ....................... 7
SCAN Key ..................................... 8
Keypad Lock ................................. 8
Mode Key ..................................... 9
SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 12
CTCSS TONE FREQUENCIES ................ 14
DCS TONE FREQUENCIES ................... 14
SC CONTRACT WARRANTY ................ 15