User Manual

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OPERATION FOLLOWING WATER CONTACT
If the P7200 model radio has been immersed in water or if the microphone air
path or speaker grill become clogged with water, follow instructions under
“Radio Microphone” and “Radio Speaker” sections to assure the highest
quality transmitted and received messages.
RADIO MICROPHONE
In the event the P7200 microphone air path becomes clogged with water, blow
two quick successive breaths of air directly into the radio microphone air hole.
Refer to Figure 23. This will help to clear any water trapped in the
microphone air path and allow the microphone to function properly.
Figure 23: Radio Microphone
RADIO SPEAKER
To assure the user receives the highest quality receive audio possible after the
radio has contacted water or been immersed, it may be necessary to clear
excess water from the speaker cavity and grill. The speaker grill has been
designed for easy drainage. To facilitate maximum drainage and the highest
quality speaker output, shake the radio vigorously with speaker grill face
down.