Having trouble, I have an APX 8000 and would like to have the front display backlight to stay on, any ideas? I can't seem to find any way to do it in the CPS.
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APX 8000 Backlight
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Thanks for the help, it was driving me crazy.
hitechRadio
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You may want to create two profiles. One with it off and one with it on.
Then add PRFL to your menu.
Having the light on continuously reduces battery run time by an hour, maybe more.
Then add PRFL to your menu.
Having the light on continuously reduces battery run time by an hour, maybe more.
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"Not a big deal" depends on the user. A shift for public saftey user vs. ham use..very well may be different answers.
Still, nice to be able to turn it off by simply changing profiles when not needed. I leave mine on nearly all the time (desk jockey radio). And I can surely tell the difference in run time off and on.
Or take it one step further (like I did) and also add on or off profile to specific channels/talkgroups. Zone Channel Assignment>Radio Profile Selection
Is there any way to keep the backlight on bright always?
Radio Ergonomics Configuration > Display > Advanced > Display Light Time (sec) > Infinite
Radio Ergonomics Configuration > Controls > Buttons > (pick a button) Light/Flip
Press button, light comes on bright and stays on until battery dies or you press the button again to turn it off.
Radio Ergonomics Configuration > Controls > Buttons > (pick a button) Light/Flip
Press button, light comes on bright and stays on until battery dies or you press the button again to turn it off.
Thank you that worked perfect.
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