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BASIC OPERATION
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Display backlighting
The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 or 10 sec.
timer for nighttime operation. The display backlighting can be
turned ON continuously or turned OFF, if desired.
➥
Push any switch except [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.
• When the 5 or 10 sec. timer is set, the backlighting will automat-
ically turn OFF when switches have not been operated for 5 or 10
sec., respectively.
D
Setting the backlighting timer
q
Push [LOW] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
w
Push [LOW] several times until “LI” appears.
e
Push [
Y
] or [
Z
] to select the backlighting timer.
r
Push [LOW] for 2 sec. to exit set mode.
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Lock function
The lock function prevents accidental channel changes and
accidental function access. [PTT] and the backlight function
can be used while the lock function is in use.
➥
Push [DUP] for 2 sec. to toggle the lock function ON and
OFF.
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Monitor function
This function is used to listen to weak signals or to open the
tone squelch manually.
Push [–] to toggle the monitor function ON or OFF.
MR
“ ” appears when the
lock function is in use.
MR
BUSY
“ ” appears when the
monitor function is in use.
5 sec. timer
10 sec. timer
Continuously ON
Continuously OFF
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