Oricom PMR888 - Manual (Page 6)

Using your Oricom PMR888
Turning your radio on and off
Turn the volume button clockwise to turn your radio
on. The radio chirps and the display will briefly
show all feature icons that your radio has available.
Turn the volume button anticlockwise until it clicks
to turn your radio off.
Adjusting the volume level
Use the volume button to adjust your volume to a
comfortable listening level.
Selecting the channel
The channel is the frequency your radio uses to
transmit on.
1. Press and the channel number will begin to
flash.
2. Use or to select the channel.
3. Press “PTT” to set a new channel.
Roger beep
When you turn on this feature, your two-way radio
transmits a unique tone when you finish transmitting.
In the same way as saying “Roger” or “over”, it lets
others know you are finished talking.
1. To enable or disable the Roger beep, press and
hold as you turn your radio on.
2. When the Roger beep is enabled will
show in the display.
3. When you release the “PTT” button you will
hear the Roger beep.
Talking and listening
It is good radio etiquette to monitor the channel for
activity before you transmit, to ensure that you do
not interrupt other users already on the
channel.
Press and hold to check for channel activity. If
you hear static, the channel is clear for use. Your
radio has 38 channels. If you are in a group and you
wish to talk to each other, all radios must be set to
the same channel and interference eliminator code
(CTCSS). If you experience interference and need
to change channel, ensure that you change the
channel and code of all radios in your group.
1. For maximum clarity, hold the radio 5 to 7 cm
from your mouth.
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