The TIDRADIO TD-H3 (HAM version) has three different modes of operation for amateur radio frequencies, GMRS, or completely unlocked.
Amateur Radio Only:
- Ensure the radio is powered off.
- Hold down the PTT and the STAR buttons while powering on the radio.
- After powering on the radio, you will see a menu with three options for HAM, GMRS, and Normal.
- Press #1 to put the radio in HAM only mode, and then press YES to confirm the setting.
- The radio will restart, and the radio will transmit and receive on the 2-meter and 70-centimeter bands.
GMRS Only:
- Ensure the radio is powered off.
- Hold down the PTT and the STAR buttons while powering on the radio.
- After powering on the radio, you will see a menu with three options for HAM, GMRS, and Normal.
- Press #2 to put the radio in HAM only mode, and then press YES to confirm the setting.
- The radio will restart, and the radio will transmit and receive on the GMRS frequencies.
Unlock All:
- Ensure the radio is powered off.
- Hold down the PTT and the STAR buttons while powering on the radio.
- After powering on the radio, you will see a menu with three options for HAM, GMRS, and Normal.
- Press #3 to put the radio in HAM only mode, and then press YES to confirm the setting.
- The radio will restart, and the radio will transmit and receive on the 2-meter, 70-centimeter, and GMRS frequencies.