GEM GX700, Instruction Manual

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Example of the Dual Watch sequence

16

S

  (s = selected channel)

to use the Dual Watch function, select your preferred operating channel – either by using the 

 or   keys or by selecting one of the stored 

PR1

 or 

PR2

 memories - then press the 

DW

 key. 

a high beep will be heard and the ‘DW’ icon will appear on the display. the GX700 will now 
monitor both the selected channel anD channel 16 by alternating equally between them.

To cancel the Dual Watch

Briefly press the 

DW

 key to return to normal operation. a low beep will be heard.

Dual Watch features

If a signal appears on the selected channel

scanning will pause on the selected channel but channel 16 will continue to be monitored every 
2 seconds resulting in short breaks in the reception of the selected channel. During this time the 

PTT

 may be pressed for normal transmissions on the selected channel (monitoring of channel 

16 pauses while transmitting). once the selected channel has become inactive for 5 seconds the 
Dual Watch function will resume.

If a signal appears on channel 16

the radio will switch immediately to channel 16 and the selected channel will no longer be 
monitored because channel 16 has priority. During this time the 

PTT

 may be pressed for normal 

transmissions on channel 16. once channel 16 has become inactive for 5 seconds the Dual 
Watch function will resume.

To transmit on the selected channel while Dual Watching

simply press the 

PTT

. the Dual Watch function will pause and the radio will transmit on the 

selected channel. Dual Watch will then resume 5 seconds after all activity has ceased on the 
channel.

To transmit on channel 16 while Dual Watching

Press the 

16

 key to switch to channel 16. Dual Watch will be cancelled and the radio will switch 

straight to channel 16 and the ‘saFEtY’ icon will be displayed. now press the 

PTT

 and transmit 

in the usual way. When your conversation has ended, press the 

DW

 key to resume  

Dual Watching.

To change the working channel while Dual Watching

While Dual Watching, simply use the   or   keys to select another working channel. 
alternatively you can select one of the stored 

PR1

 or 

PR2

 memories. Dual Watching 

automatically continues using the newly selected channel.

TRIPLE WATCH KEY (TW)

triple Watch is an extension of the Dual Watch feature. It allows the GX700 to monitor channel 
16, a selected working channel anD the Pr1 channel memory. Each channel is scanned equally 
for signals with priority given first to channel 16, then the Pr1 channel and lastly the  
selected channel.