3: Operation
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PRC1099A-MSOP
Tune Knob
The Tune knob is used to move to and scroll through selections and settings
within menus. Toggle the knob up or down to move within the display area as
follows:
Look for the arrow symbols in the display area while accessing menus.
They indicate that the Tune knob can be used to move to additional selections
or settings in a menu.
Whip Tune
Button
This button is for initiating an antenna tune sequence, saving changes made to
radio settings, and activating the BITE feature.
Display
The display provides a visual of a channel’s frequency, the menus that are
accessible from it and the status of the battery. The display has a backlight
feature for improved visibility. The PRC1099A is programmed directly from
the display area. For information on how the display area is used to program
the radio, refer to Chapter 4, “Radio Programming.”
Volume
The Volume knob varies the receiver and sidetone volume. When the
PRC1099A is controlled remotely, volume control on the remote handset
varies receiver and sidetone volume to the earphones.
Audio
Connector
The Audio connector is used for a variety of available handsets and audio
devices. For more information on audio devices, refer to
"Connecting Audio
Accessories" on page 2-10
.
Antenna Mount
Connector for antenna or long wire adaptor.
BNC Antenna
Connector
Antenna connector for fixed base or 50W vehicular antenna, or external power
amplifier.
Position
Description
↑
Toggle up and release to move up one position.
Toggle up and hold to scroll up.
↓
Toggle down and release to move down one position.
Toggle down and hold to scroll down.
Position
Description
Momentary Press
Activates automatic antenna tuner to tune whip or
long wire antennas.
Press and
Momentary Hold
To save and store frequencies, channels and menu
settings.
Press and Turn on
Transceiver
Activates BITE (Built-In-Test-Equipment).
