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BASIC MANUAL
BASIC OPERATION
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Adjusting the microphone gain
1. Set the operating band and mode to SSB,
AM, FM, or DV. (p. 3-2)
2. Push
to open the Multi-function menu.
3. Hold down [PTT].
4. Touch [MIC GAIN], and rotate
to
adjust the microphone gain.
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Information
•Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches)
from your mouth, then hold down [PTT] on the
microphone and speak at your normal voice level.
•In the SSB mode, touch the TX meter to select
the ALC meter, and rotate
to adjust the
microphone gain until the meter reading swings
between 30 to 50% of the ALC scale.
•In the AM, FM, or DV mode, check the audio clarity
with another station, or use the Monitor function
5. Release [PTT].
• Returns to receive.
Setting the maximum transmit
power
The maximum transmit power depends on the
power source.
•When using an external DC power supply
(13.8 V DC):
10 W
•When using the battery pack: 5 W
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When connecting an external power source with
a USB cable, the battery pack is used as a power
source while transmitting.
1. Push
to open the FUNCTION screen.
2. Touch
2
at the bottom of the screen.
3. Touch [MAX TX PWR].
• Opens the MAX TX POWER screen.
4. Touch the desired maximum transmit power.
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In the AM mode, the maximum transmit output
power is a quarter of the other mode’s output.
5. To close the FUNCTION screen, push
.
• The maximum transmit power is displayed on
the Po meter.
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You can also change the maximum transmit power
in the SET mode. (p. 8-4)
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