Owner`s manual

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Operation
Note: You can only communicate
with another transceiver that is set
to the same CTCSS code as your
transceiver.
1. Turn the volume control
clockwise until it clicks to turn
on the transceiver. The trans-
ceiver beeps and the transmit
light on top of the transceiver
flashes.
2. While pressing MONITOR,
rotate the volume control to a
comfortable listening level.
3. To transmit, hold down PUSH
TO TALK. Then hold the
transceiver about 3 inches
from your mouth and speak
slowly in a normal voice. The
transmit light on top of the
transceiver turns on.
Release PUSH TO TALK
when you finish your trans-
mission.
Note: If you connected an
external speaker/micro-
phone to the transceiver, you
do not have to lift the trans-
ceiver to your mouth or press
PUSH TO TALK each time
you transmit. To transmit,
simply speak into the micro-
phone.
4. To turn off the transceiver,
turn the volume control
counterclockwise until it
clicks.
Operational Hints
Your transceiver’s range varies
depending on factors such as po-
sition, terrain, and battery condi-
tion. Buildings absorb transmitted
signals and, if they contain metal,
might completely block the sig-
nals. Trees and heavy cloud for-
mations have a similar effect,
though not as severe. If you are
near a lake or the ocean, you
might get excellent range.
To ensure maximum range, oper-
ate the transceiver with the bat-
tery pack fully charged. As the
voltage decreases, the range de-
creases.
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