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BASIC OPERATION
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Turning the transceiver ON
Before using the transceiver for the first time, you must
charge the battery for optimum life and use.
➥
Rotate [VOL] to turn the transceiver ON.
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Receiving and Transmitting
NOTE:
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
transceiver.
D
Receiving
If “TSQL” or “TSQL
ë
” is displayed, you can only receive
calls from others with the same tone squelch code.
q
Select the desired operating channel.
w
Push [Side 1] to turn the Monitor function ON or OFF.
D
Transmitting
q
Check for a clear channel, or wait until a conversation is
completed before transmitting.
w
While holding down [PTT], speak into the microphone at
your normal voice level.
Information
To maximise the clarity of the signal:
• Pause briefly after pushing [PTT]. This ensures that the first part of
your message is transmitted.
• Hold the microphone about 5 to 10 cm from your mouth.
Transmit inhibit function
The transceiver will not transmit under the following condi-
tions.
• The channel is busy.
• The displayed channel is a receive only channel.
(Example: CB22, CB23)
Output power level
Depending on the operating environment, it is useful to
reduce/increase the transceiver output power level of the
transceiver.
➥
Push
to change from “HIGH (5W)” to “LOW (1W).”
• Select “LOW” to conserve battery power, or HIGH for longer dis-
tance communications.
• “LO” is displayed when low output power is selected.