Setting The Frequency On Your SR-24LE and SR-20

Read this article to learn how to set the frequency on the SR-24LE and SR-20 utility locating receivers.

The instructions for selecting frequencies and activating inactive frequencies from the Main Menu are the same for Active Line Trace, Passive Power, Passive Radio Frequency Broadband, OmniSeek, and Sonde frequencies.

Selecting Active Frequencies

There are three ways to change the frequency:

• Press the Frequency Key one or more times to cycle through the list of active frequencies .

• Press and hold the Frequency Key to open the Frequency Selection menu .

• Press the Menu Key , highlight the frequency, and press the Frequency Key .

To change the Active Frequency through the Frequency Selection menu, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the Frequency Key for half a second to display a list of active frequencies.

2. Use the Up and Down ArrowKeys to highlight the desired frequency.

3.Press the Select Key to set the highlighted frequency and return to Active View  .

Activating Inactive Frequencies

Inactive frequencies are preprogrammed frequencies that can be activated for specific uses. Inactive frequencies appear in the Main Menu with the box next to the number unchecked. When frequencies are activated they are added to the Frequency Selection menu and appear in the Main Menu with the box next to the number checked. Activate your favorite frequencies to make frequency selection fast and easy.

To activate inactive frequencies, follow these steps:

1. Press the Menu Key to see the complete list of available frequencies.

2. Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to highlight the desired inactive frequency.

3. Press the Select Key to check the box next to the highlighted frequency.
To deactivate frequencies, uncheck the box next to the frequency by pressing the Select Key .

4. Press the Menu Key to save and exit.