User's Manual

BASIC
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OPERATION
Important! – Before turning on the radio the first time, confirm that the power connections
have been made correctly and that a proper antenna is connected to the antenna jack.
Overview - Your authorized Dealer can program your radio for Conventional format.
RECEIVE
Switching Power ON
Turn power on by the VOL/PWR knob. The radio will beep, and become illuminated.
Press the UP/DOWN button to choose the desired operating channel. A channel name will
appear on the display.
Setting the volume
Turn the VOL/PWR knob clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to
decrease it.
Select a Channel
Press the assigned PF button to Up/down Channel.
The display can show channel numbers or channel labels. Technician along programs the
display mode and channel labels.
Transmitting
Press PF button, which is programmed to the Monitor feature to listen for channel activity
When receiving a call, transmit only after the incoming call ends. The radio cannot receive a
call and transmit simultaneously.
Press PTT switch.
If the channel is clear, the BUSY/TX indicator will grow red. The radio is now transmitting.
While holding in the PTT switch, speak across the face of the microphone in a clear and
normal voice. For best transmission, hold the microphone about 1-1/2 to 2 inches away from
your mouth. Release the PTT switch to receive.
If the Busy Channel Lockout feature has been programmed on a channel, the radio will not