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RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
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Operating AM or FM
Before transmitting, monitor the operating frequency
to make sure transmitting won’t cause interference to
other stations on the same frequency.
Push a band key to select the desired band.
q
Push the Mode key [AM/FM] to select the AM or FM
w
mode.
• “AM” or “FM” is displayed.
Rotate [AF] to set the audio to a comfortable listen-
e
ing level.
Rotate [MAIN DIAL] to tune a desired signal.
r
• The tuning step is set to 1 kHz for AM, and 10 kHz for FM
by default. You can change it in the TS screen.
(p. 4-7)
Rotate [RF PWR] to adjust the output power.
t
• The TX power readout displays the setting level.
Push the Multi-function [METER](
y
) key to select
the Po meter.
Transmit.
u
• Push [TRANSMIT] or [PTT] (microphone).
• The [TX] indicator lights red.
Rotate [MIC] to adjust the Microphone gain.
i
• While speaking into the microphone at your normal voice
level, adjust the microphone gain. Check the audio clar-
ity with another station listening to your voice, or using
the Monitor function
(p. 8-5)
.
After your transmission is finished, returns to re-
o
ceive.
• Push [TRANSMIT] or release [PTT].
Mode icon
TX power readout
Mode icon
TX power readout
For your reference:
FM narrow transmission can be used when “FIL2” or
“FIL3” is selected.
Mode keys
(
) Multi-function keys
[MIC]
[RF PWR]
[TRANSMIT]
Microphone connector
TX indicator MAIN
Band keys
[MAIN DIAL]