The Special Programming mode (SPM) allows you to edit all user-modifiable parameters within your radio, such as the Channel Scan list, Phone Access/Deaccess codes, and Alert Tone Settings. Certain parameters (such as the Selective Call Tone Status) are only accessible with the installation of an option board. Upon entry to the Special Programming mode, the radio initiates the SPM Browse menu which provides you with a menu of available parameters and their current settings.


To Enter the Special Programming Mode

1. Turn the radio on while holding down and keepholding until the radio sounds a ringing SPM start-up tone (takes about 3 seconds). At power-up, all display segments light for about 2 seconds.

2. If the battery voltage level is low, the display indicates and the 'BATT' Indicator flashes The radio also sounds a llow battery alert tone. You must turn off the radio and replace, or recharge, the batteries.

3. If the batteries are above the threshold level, the radio enters the SPM Browse menu and the LCD displays the first menu item (i.e., the first parameter that card be modified). The first menu item is Edit Channel Scan List (ScnL .St ).

4. When In the SPM Browse menu, rotate the selector switch clockwise or counter clockwise to view the available parameters


To Exit the Special Programming Mode

1. To exit the Special Programming mode, you must turn the radio off then on again.