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Press , the icon is displayed. Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 8 channels and pause for 5 seconds on any active channel so you can hear the transmission, before resuming the scan. If an active channel is found and you hear a transmission: To respond to the other radio, press PTT within 5 seconds. To exit the transmission and continue the channel scan, press or . If you activate scan while the sub-channel is set to 0 then the radio will check for any activity on each channel regardless of the code in use on that channel. If you activate scan while the sub-channel is set between 1 and 38 your radio will detect a transmission on any channel so long as this transmission is using a sub-channel (CTCSS). It will not detect a transmission on any channel that is not using a sub-channel. To end scanning, press the button. Delete channels from the scan list You can temporarily remove a channel from the scan list, for example, to avoid nuisance transmissions. It is suggested that you always scan using sub-channel 0. You cannot remove your home channel from the scan list (your home channel is the channel your radio was set to when you activated scan), BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 16 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 16 Using your mobile radios When the channel you want to remove is being scanned: 1. Press and hold or for 3 seconds, then release. The channel will be temporarily removed from the scan list. To restore the channel to the scan list: Switch the radio off and back on again. Scan Advance: If scan stops on a channel you do not wish to listen to, briefly press or button to resume scanning. Roger tone Whenever you release PTT , your listener will hear the ‘roger tone’ to let them know you have finished talking so that they can then talk back to you if they wish. This tone can be switched on and off. To switch the tone on: 1. Press and hold , when you turn your radio on. When the roger tone is active will show on the display. To switch the tone off: 1. Press and hold , while you turn your radio on. BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 17 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 Using your mobile radios 17 VOX (using the handset) Vox allows you to have a fully handsfree conversation. Your voice is detected and transmitted by the radio without the need to press PTT . 1. Turn anti-clockwise to switch the radio off. 2. Switch clockwise whilst holding down the PTT button. 3. The display on your radio will show VOX. 4. Release the button. PTT 5. Your voice will now be detected by your radio and after a short delay will be transmitted. When you stop talking you will be able to receive messages. 6. A long press of the button will disable the VOX feature. Normal operation will then be active. PTT (To transmit press PTT .) VOX sensitivity level (using the handset) During VOX operation you can change the sensitivity level to suit the environment in which you are using your radio. This will help minimise the risk of unintended noises triggering a transmission and will help pick up soft voices. When using VOX it is usual to experience a slight delay before your voice is transmitted. Also there will be a slight delay before you can hear an incoming transmission. BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 18 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 18 Using your mobile radios Where to buy headsets If you wish to purchase optional BT Freeway Pro headsets to use with your radios, please call 0870 240 5522 or visit BT Freeway Pro headset, item code: 021605. You must always plug your headset in before switching your radio on. If you do not your radio will not operate correctly. With VOX active: 1. Press button 4 times. 2. The display shows the current sensitivity level (flashing) along with I. 3. Press or to select the sensitivity level: 1 – Low sensitivity, for noisy environments. 2 – Medium sensitivity, for most environments. 3 – High sensitivity, for quiet environments. Using a Freeway headset Your headset can be used for VOX operation or PTT press operation. 1. Turn anti-clockwise to switch the radio off. 2. Insert the headset plug into the headset socket. BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 19 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 3. Switch your radio ON keeping the volume low. 4. The display on your radio will show VOX. 5. Insert earpiece into your ear. Speak into the microphone on the headset. After a short delay your voice will be detected and your message will be sent. When you stop talking you will be able to receive a message back from the receiving radio. Adjust volume as required. Sensitivity level (using your Freeway headset) During Vox operation, you can change the sensitivity level to suit the environment in which you are using your radio. This will help minimise the risk of unintended noises triggering a transmission and help pick up soft voi...