Garmin RINO 750 Owner's Manual

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RadioIn the United States and Canada, this device uses Family RadioService (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) fortwo-way communication with other compatible radio devices.In Australia, this device uses UHF Citizen Band Radio Service(UHF CBRS), and in New Zealand, this device uses UHFPersonal Radio Service (PRS) for two-way communication withother compatible radio devices.When communicating with other Garmin Rino devices,additional features are available.TransmittingTo communicate with other Rino and FRS/GMRS or UHFCBRS/PRS radio users, you must be on the same channel andcode (Channels and Codes, page 3).1 Hold PTT.2 Speak into the front of the device.3 After you are finished speaking, release PTT.After you release PTT, the radio transmits your positioninformation, and you cannot hear incoming transmissionsuntil your transmission is complete . A roger tone sounds onyour radio and on the radios receiving your transmission toconfirm that the transmission is complete.NOTE: You can change or disable the roger tone (Setting theDevice Tones, page 15).The Radio AppUsing the radio app, you can view information about the radio,control the radio channel and squelch codes, and customize theradio features.Icons along the top of the radio page provide useful informationabout the radio.: Indicates the activity status of the radio. When an arrow ispointing at the radio, the radio is receiving a transmission.When an arrow is pointing away from the radio, the radio istransmitting.: The radio is ready to transmit position information (Peer-to-Peer Positioning, page 4).: Weather alerts are enabled (Radio App Settings, page 4).: The radio is muted (Adjusting the Radio Volume, page 3).Opening the Radio AppYou can manage your channel, code, and other radio settings inthe radio app.From the app drawer, select Radio.TIP: You can also select the radio dashboard at the top of themain menu to open the radio app.Adjusting the Radio Volume1 From any screen, select the volume keys to change the radiovolume.The volume screen appears.2 Select to mute or restore the radio volume (optional).Adjusting the Squelch LevelYou can adjust the sensitivity level of the squelch to filter outbackground noise. When you adjust the squelch level higher,fewer weak background signals are heard.1 When you hear unwanted background noise, from anyscreen, select the volume keys.The volume screen appears.2 Select under the Squelch bar.You should increase the squelch level until you no longerhear the unwanted background noise.Channels and CodesTo communicate with other Rino and FRS/GMRS or UHFCBRS/PRS radio users, you must be on the same channel.Rino devices are compatible with third-party FRS/GMRS or UHFCBRS/PRS radios as long as the radios use standard FRS/GMRS or CBRS/PRS frequencies. A list of all frequencies usedby this device is available in the product specifications (RadioFrequency Charts, page 18).NOTE: GMRS frequencies are regulated by the FCC in theUnited States. To transmit on GMRS frequencies, you mustobtain a license from the FCC (FCC Licensing Information,page 20).US and Canada Channel Number Channel Type1 through 7 GMRS and FRS channels8 through 14 FRS channels15 through 22 GMRS channels15R through 22R Repeater channelsAustralia and New Zealand ChannelNumberChannel Type1 through 40 UHF CBRS/PRS channels1R through 8R CBRS/PRS repeater channelsSquelch codes allow you to filter calls from other users on thesame channel, so you hear only the radios you want to hear.The device has two different squelch modes, Continuous ToneControlled Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital-Coded Squelch(DCS). Calls on the channel that are not using the same squelchcode in the same squelch mode are ignored.NOTE: Squelch codes do not make your conversation private.Anyone on the same channel can hear your conversation.Squelch ToneModeSquelch CodesCTCSS 1 through 38DCS Listed in the product specifications (RadioFrequency Charts, page 18)Selecting a Channel1 From the radio app, select Channel.2 Select or to change the channel.3 Select .Selecting a Squelch Code1 From the radio app, select Code CTCSS or Code DCS.2 Select or to change the code.NOTE: Selecting Off allows you to hear everything on thechannel.3 Select .NOTE: If you cannot hear calls on the same channel with thesame code, make sure all the radios are using the same squelchtone mode (Changing the Squelch Tone Mode, page 3).Changing the Squelch Tone ModeThis device can use two types of squelch tone modes, CTCSSand DCS. If you cannot hear calls on the same channel with thesame code, make sure all the radios are using the same squelchtone mode.1 From the radio app, select > Radio Setup > SquelchTone Mode.2 Select a squelch tone mode.Monitoring a Channel for ActivityYou can monitor a single channel for any activity, including staticand weak voice signals. This is helpful if a signal is going out ofrange.1 From the radio app, select the channel you want to monitor.Radio 3