User Guide

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BASIC OPERATION
■ Receiving and transmitting
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack
must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. (P. 24)
Receiving:
q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power
ON.
w Rotate [CH selector] to select the de-
sired operating channel.
• Set your group code number if required.
(pgs. 13–16)
• Scan starts automatically when channel
16 is selected. (p. 11)
e Listen for a transmission and adjust
[VOL] to a comfortable listening level.
• The LED indicator turns green, when
the received signal contains the same
CTCSS tone or DTCS code.
• When no transmission is heard, push
and hold [MONI] while adjusting [VOL].
r The transceiver is now set to receive desired calls on the se-
lected channel.
Transmitting:
Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
q While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at
a normal voice level.
• The LED indicator turns red.
w Release [PTT] to return to receive.
IMPORTANT!: To maximize the readability of your signal;
1. Pause briefly after pushing [PTT].
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your lips, then speak
into the microphone at a normal voice level.
[VOL]
[CH selector]
Microphone
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