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BASIC OPERATION
2.
Receiving
When receiving a signal, “BUSY” is displayed and audio is
heard.
• Rotate volume control knob to adjust the audio level.
• Adjust the squelch if necessary. See ‘Adjusting the squelch’ to the
right for details.
3. Transmitting
1) Hold down [PTT], and then speak at your normal voice
level.
• “TX” is displayed.
2) Release [PTT] to receive.
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 (2 to 4 inches) from your
mouth.
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Receiving and transmitting (Continued)
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Adjusting the
squelch
Adjust the squelch to mute undesired noise when no signal
received.
1) Open the “SQL” window.
➥
Push [SQL/ ].
2) Adjust the squelch.
➥
Push [
∫
] or [
√
] to select the desired squelch level.