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4
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
4-21
Previous view
Select the desired frequency band. (p. 35)
q
On the Mode selection screen, touch “AM” or “FM” to
w
select the AM or FM mode.
•
To select the data mode, after selecting AM or FM, touch
“DATA” to select the data mode, if needed.
Rotate the Dial to tune a desired signal.
e
• The S-meter displays the received signal strength.
•
The tuning step can be changed on the Tuning step selec-
tion screen by touching “kHz frequency.” (p. 38)
Rotate [AF]
r
(
L
)to adjust the audio to a comfort-
able listening level.
Push [PTT] on the microphone to transmit.
t
• The TX/RX indicator lights red.
Speak into the microphone at your normal voice
y
level.
If necessary, adjust the microphone gain or RF pow-
u
er on the Mic gain/RF power adjustment display.
q
Push
MIC/RF PWR
(
C
) to open the MIC gain/RF
power adjustment display.
w
Rotate [M-CH]
(
L
) to adjust the MIC gain, or
[BANK]
(
L
) to adjust the RF power.
• To adjust the MIC gain, adjust it with another station
listening to your voice for clarity.
When the MIC gain is adjusted too high, your
transmitted voice may be distorted.
e
Push
MENU
(
C
) to close the display.
Release [PTT] to receive.
i
NOTE:
On the 144/440 MHz frequency band, you
can transmit in the AM mode.
Operating AM/FM
Convenient Receive functions
• Preamp and attenuator (p. 71)
• Twin PBT (passband tuning) (p. 75)
This function is not usable in the FM mode.
• AGC (auto gain control) (p. 72)
• Noise blanker (p. 76)
• Noise reduction (p. 77)
• Notch fi lter (p. 77)
Convenient Transmit functions
• VOX (voice operated transmit) (p. 80)
• Transmit quality monitor (p. 81)
• Tone control (p. 169)
The
L
,
R
,
C
or
D
in the
instructions indicate the
part of the controller.
L
: Left side
R
: Right side
C
: Center bottom
D
: Display (Touch panel)
L
eft
R
ight
C
enter
D
isplay
“AM” or “FM” appears