Audiovox SBC Series - Manual (Page 11)

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Standard Mode
When you turn the unit on, the unit remembers the
last position of the A/B system selected, and will
start to scan the radio frequency channels of that
selection.
If you want to confirm the current mode, press
IFUNCI , key [O] then [4] . Status indicator shows
the current mode. To return the unit to the stan­
dard mode, press
[FUNCI , key then again.
Status indicator shows |STD|. The unit will scan
the preferred system channels.
If unable to find an acceptable preferred channel,
the unit switches to scan the non-preferred chan­
nels.
Preferred System Only Mode
Press I
FUNC | , key [O] then [T] . Status indicator
shows |PRF| . The unit will scan the preferred
system only and prevents switching over to the
non-preferred system.
Non-preferred System Only Mode
Press
IFUNCI , key [O] then . Status indicator
shows N-PRF
key
1 . The unit will scan the non­
preferred system only.
Home Only Mode
Press
I FUNC | , key [O] then [2] • Status indicator
shows I Home |. You can place or receive calls only
within your home area.
Noted): The |ROAM| indicator lights as follows.
Lights continuously;
When the unit is in the preferred system
in another city.
Flashes;
When the unit is in the non-preferred
system.
Note(2): The |NO SVCl indicator flashes when the
unit is requesting service but not in the
requested service area.
SYSTEM INHIBIT
(NAM OPTION)
This feature permits you to inhibit (by NAM Option)
cellular systems, or Roam Systems you do not want
to use, even when in that service area.
The
|NO SVC1 indicator flashes, if your A/B switch is
selected to any system that is inhibited.
MULTIPLE CITY
REGISTRATION
Some cellular users find it beneficial to register their
phone in multiple cities, rather than rely on “roam”.
The multiple city registration feature permits you to
reprogram from the handset, the different phone
numbers for the cities in which you are registered.
Each programmed phone number will be designated
as your home system.
Press |CLR| , then enter the new system ID number (5
digits) followed by the corresponding phone number
(10 digits). Please include your area code.
You must register your unit with the carrier in order
to get both the system ID number and your phone
number.
Press I FUNC I, then key . Your new phone number
will be displayed on the readout. (Holding down [§ ,
to display your new system ID number.)
Note(l): System ID number and phone number can
not be programmed during a call.
Note(2): Calls are placed or received using only the
programmed phone number, in use at the
time of call.
RADIO FREQUENCY (RE)
CHANNEL INDICATOR
If necessary, you can see the RF channel status in
which your unit is operating.
1. Press iRCLl , key @ then SI •
The RF channel number, RSSI, SAT color code,
and transmitting power level will be displayed on
the readout. The display format is as follows:
c 1 2 3
lRhl8|7| s 0 p 2
C123.... RF channel number
R187.... RSSI value
SO..... SAT color code
P2...... Transmitting power level
The display will remain on the readout until you
manually reset it by pressing any key.
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