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BASIC OPERATION
Transmitting:
Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
q
While pushing and holding
[PTT]
, speak into the micro-
phone at a normal voice level.
• “
” appears.
• A PTT hold function is available. See p. 33 for details.
w
Release
[PTT]
to return to receive.
IMPORTANT:
To maximize the readability of your signal;
1. Pause briefly after pushing
[PTT]
.
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your lips, then
speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
D
Transmitting notes
• Transmit inhibit function
The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict
transmission under the following conditions:
- The channel is busy or un-matched CTCSS/DTCS is
received. (Depending on the transmission lockout function
setting.)
- The selected channel is a ‘receive only’ channel.
• Time-out timer
After continuous transmission for the pre-programmed time
period, the time-out timer is activated, causing the transceiv-
er to stop transmitting.
• Penalty timer
Once the time-out timer and lockout is activated, transmission
is further inhibited for a period determined by the penalty
timer.
[PTT]
