User Manual

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4 BASIC OPERATION
■ Audio mute function
This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing
the volume setting.
z Push [FUNC] then [
SQL Y D(MUTE)] to mute
audio signals.
•“MUTE” appears.
x Push [ CLR A] (or any other key) to cancel the
function.
•“MUTE” disappears.
■ Squelch attenuator
The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch
level setting. Approx. 10 dB attenuation is obtained at maxi-
mum setting.
➥ Rotate [SQL] clockwise past the 12 o’clock position to ac-
tivates the squelch attenuator.
• Attenuation level can be adjusted up to 10 dB (approx.) between
12 o’ckloc and fully clockwise position.
• When setting the squelch via from the microphone, the level “19”
or larger setting to acitivates the squelch attenuator.
■ Transmitting
☞ NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the channel be-
fore transmitting by pushing [MONI(ANM)] or [
MONI 1] on
the microphone.
q Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 00, 00)
• Select output power if desired. See section at right for details.
w Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
•“$” appears.
• The S/RF indicator shows the output power selection.
• A one-touch PTT function is available. See p. 00 for details.
e Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level.
• DO NOT hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
r Release [PTT] to return to receive.
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage
the transceiver.
Appears
MUTE