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BASIC OPERATION
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Transmitting
NOTE:
➥
To prevent interference, listen on the frequency before
transmitting by pushing the main band’s [
(SQL)
MONI] or
the microphone’s [
➀
MONI].
➥
To prevent howling and sensitivity rejection, AVOID set-
ting the 430(440) MHz band frequency near a multiple
of the 144 MHz band frequency, e.g. setting for
145 MHz and 435 MHz.
➀
Push the desired band’s tuning dial to select the main band
for transmitting.
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. 39 for details.
• One-touch PTT function is available. See p. 26 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 3 output power levels to suit your oper-
ating requirements. Lower output power during short-distance
communication may reduce interference to other stations and
reduces current consumption.
➀
Push the desired band’s tuning dial.
➁
Push [LOW] one or more times to select the desired out-
put power.
• The output power can be changed while transmitting.
CAUTION:
Transmitting without an antenna may dam-
age the transceiver.
POWER
SELECTION
S/RF INDICATOR
VHF UHF
HIGH 50 W 35 W
MID 10 W 10 W
LOW 5 W 5 W
1 5 9
LOW
1 5 1 5
LOW
1 1
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