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5. Basic Operation
CALL mode
This is a memory mode that allows the transceiver to quickly recall the assigned memory channel
by simply pressing the CALL key, regardless of the current status of the unit.
1.
Press CALL key. The C icon appears on the
display and the transceiver enters the CALL
mode. In this mode, the main dial or the UP/
DOWN keys cannot change the frequency or
memory channels.
2.
Press CALL key again or press V/M key to exit
CALL mode.
3.
No scan functions are available in CALL mode.
To store a desired setting in the CALL channel, follow the memory mode programming instruc-
tions and assign your selected settings to memory channel C. The call channel can be modified but
cannot be eliminated or hidden.
To receive signals
• Be sure to have the unit connected to the appropriate antenna, powered on, set the audio volume and
squelch level properly.
• Select the desired receiving frequency or browse frequencies to listen to ongoing communications. The
S-meter shows relative signal strength between BUSY and FULL when the transceiver detects an incoming
signal.
• If the S-meter indicates an incoming signal but nothing is heard from a speaker, check audio level, squelch
level, and CTCSS/DCS decoding status, which are explained elsewhere in this manual.
• A Monitor function is available to receive weaker signals. Press and hold SQL key for more than 1 second.
Regardless of the level setting of the squelch, it will be opened and the BUSY icon turns on the display.
Press any key on the front panel to exit.
*Please refer to P.46 for default CALL
f r e q u e n c y o f D R 2 3 5 T M k /
DR435Mk /FXE.
