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BASIC OPERATION
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Monitor function
This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb-
ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even
when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use.
➥
Push the desired band’s [MONI] to toggle the monitor func-
tion ON and OFF.
• While duplex is ON for repeater operation, the transmitting fre-
quency can be monitored with [MONI].
Push [
q
MONI] to toggle the monitor function ON
and OFF.
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Audio mute function
This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing
the volume setting.
q
Push [FUNC] then [
H
MUTE] to mute audio sig-
nals.
• “
” appears.
w
Push [
E
CLR] (or any other key) to cancel the
function.
• “
” disappears.
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Transmitting
CAUTION:
Transmitting without an antenna may
damage the transceiver.
To prevent interference, listen on the frequency before
transmitting by pushing [MONI] or [
q
MONI] on the HM-98
microphone.
q
Select the desired band with the desired band’s [MAIN] or
[BAND] on the HM-98 microphone.
w
Set the operating frequency.
• Select output power if desired. See the next section for details.
e
Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
• “TX” appears.
• The S/RF indicator shows the output power selection.
• The operating frequency, etc. is automatically programmed into a
scratch pad memory. See p. 40 for details.
• A one-touch PTT function is available. See p. 25 for details.
r
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.
t
Release [PTT] to return to receive.
MONI
1
MUTE
D