EFJ 5100 FSS

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KD8FJI
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EFJ 5100 FSS

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When I turn on the radio and continually hit the backlight button (programmed for the top side button on my radio) it will display FSS ON or FSS OFF, depending on whether it was off or on before, respectively. Can somebody please explain what this means?

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Intrinsically Safe
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Re: EFJ 5100 FSS

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Are you sure that button is programmed for Backlight and not Site Search?
What you have entered is a diagnostic service mode that tells you what the radio is doing in trunking mode as far as roaming operation.
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Re: EFJ 5100 FSS

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Whether the top side button is programmed for a function or unprogrammed, continually pressing it during the power-up sequence results in turning FSS ON or OFF.

These radios are State of South Dakota surplus radios. They were used on SD's statewide radio system if that helps any.
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