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4
BASIC OPERATION
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Transmitting
CAUTION:
Transmitting without an antenna may dam-
age the transceiver.
NOTE:
To prevent interference, listen on the frequency be-
fore transmitting by pushing [MONI] or [
➀
MONI] on the mi-
crophone.
➀
Push [BAND] one or more times to select the operating
band.
➁
Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 15–19)
• Select output power if desired. See section at right for details.
➂
Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
• “
$
” appears.
• The S/RF indicator shows the output power selection.
• The operating frequency, etc. are automatically programmed into
a scratch pad memory. See p. 36 for details.
• One-touch PTT function is available. See p. 23 for details.
➃
Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level.
• DO NOT hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
➄
Release [PTT] to return to receive.
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Selecting the output power
The transceiver has 4 output power levels to suit your oper-
ating requirements. Low output powers during short-distance
communications may reduce the possibility of interference to
other stations and will reduce current consumption.
➀
Push [BAND] one or more times to select the operating
band.
➁
Push [LOW] one or more times to select the desired out-
put power.
• The output power can be changed while transmitting.
POWER
SELECTION
S/RF INDICATOR
VHF
UHF
HI
50 W
35 W
MID-HI
20 W
20 W
MID-LO
10 W
10 W
LO
5 W
5 W
1
9
5
1
9
5
1
9
5
1
9
5