TX6600PRO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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ON/OFF AND VOLUME
Rotate the
Volume
Knob clockwise past the ‘click’ to switch the radio on.
Continue to rotate the
Volume
Knob clockwise to increase the volume.
Rotate the
Volume
Knob counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Continue to
rotate the
Volume
Knob counter-clockwise past the ‘click’ to switch the radio off.
NOTE:
If there are no signals available when adjusting the volume, set the
Volume
knob to the 10 o’clock position. This should ensure sufficient volume to
hear incoming signals when they occur.
SELECTING CHANNELS
To select a channel, rotate the
Channel
knob or press the
keys
. The
selected channel will be shown on the display. If Channel Announce is On, the
channel number will be announced.
TRANSMITTING
Before transmitting, check to see if the channel is already in use (the
icon
will be visible). If the channel is busy, you should wait until it is clear before
transmitting.
NOTE:
If the
Busy Lockout
feature is enabled in your radio’s menu, your radio
will automatically prevent you from transmitting while the channel is busy.
To transmit:
1.
Press and hold the
PTT
(Push-to-Talk) key.
2.
Hold the radio 3-5cm from your mouth and speak into the microphone
at a normal voice level. The microphone is quite sensitive so it is not
necessary to raise your voice or shout.
3.
Release the
PTT
key when you have finished talking.
When transmitting, the status LED lights Red and the
icon appears on the
LCD.
