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New2001
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3
BASIC OPERATION
New2001
3
BASIC OPERA
TION
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Selecting the operating mode
The transceiver has a total of four operating modes, AM, AM-
N, FM and FM-N. (Default: FM)
In the AIR band, the AM mode is set as a default. If the “AIR”
(AIR band display) item is set to “CH ID” in EXMENU, you
cannot select the operating mode.
• You can independently set the left and right bands when
they are selected as the MAIN band.
Push [MAIN BAND]
q
S
of the band that the operating mode
is set to.
Push [MENU
w
]
C
.
• Enters the MENU mode.
e
Rotate [DIAL]
S
to select “MODE” (Operating mode).
Push [
r
ï
]
D
.
• Goes to the next tree level.
Rotate [DIAL]
t
S
to select the desired operating mode.
Selectable options:
In the 144 or 430 MHz band: FM or FM-N
In the AIR band:
AM or AM-N
• While in the FM-N mode, the TX modulation is automatically set
to approximately 2.5 kHz.
Push [
y
ï
]
D
.
• Sets the selected option, and goes back to the previous tree level.
Push [MAIN BAND]
u
S
.
• Exits the MENU mode.
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Transmitting
Before transmitting, monitor the operating frequency
to see if other stations are on the frequency.
CAUTION:
Transmitting without an antenna may damage
the transceiver.
• You can transmit on only the 144 MHz and 430 MHz
bands, and on the MAIN band.
Push [LOW DTMF]
q
C
to select the output power level.
Selectable levels: Low, Mid, and High
• “LOW” is displayed when you select low power.
• “MID” is displayed when you select mid power.
• No icon is displayed when you select high power.
• Lower output power during short-range communications may
reduce the possibility of interference to other stations.
Hold down [PTT] to transmit, and speak at your normal
w
voice level.
• The S/RF meter displays the output power level.
Release [PTT] to receive.
e
S
ide
S
ide
D
isplay
C
enter
The
C
,
S
, or
D
in the
instructions indicate the
area of the controller.
C
: Center
S
: Side
D
: Display