User Manual

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BASIC OPERATION
Selecting A Channel
Rotate the Channel Knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the raised rib
aligns with the desired channel number.
Transmitting A Basic Call
1. Power ON the radio.
2. Select a channel.
3. Ensure there is no activity on the channel by:
• checking the TX/RX LED.
• pressing and holding the Monitor/Clear button. Squelch
noise will be heard if the channel is clear of traffic.
4. Remove the microphone from the hookswitch. Holding the
microphone approximately 2 inches from your mouth, press the PTT
button on the side of the microphone and speak in the microphone.
NOTE
Speak in a normal volume. Shouting will degrade your transmission.
5. Release the PTT button after you have finished speaking.
Public Address Message
1. Verify that the Option Status LED for the Option button assigned
with the Public Address function is ON. If it is not, press the Option
button.
2. Set the ON/OFF Volume Knob to the desired public address volume
level. (Generally maximum volume.)
3. Remove the microphone from the hookswitch. Holding the
microphone approximately 2 inches from your mouth, press the PTT
button on the side of the microphone and speak in the microphone.
4. When finished, replace the microphone on its hookswitch.
5. Set the ON/OFF Volume Knob to the desired receive volume level.
6. Verify that the Option Status LED for the Option button assigned
with the Public Address function is OFF. If it is not, press the Option
button.