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BASIC OPERATION
Receiving and transmitting
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Setting the frequency
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If the transceiver is in the Memory mode, push
[CLR]/[HOME] to exit the Memory mode.
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Use the keypad to set the frequency.
Selecting a Memory channel
1. Push [MR]/[MW] to enter the Memory mode.
•“
” is displayed.
•
The memory channelʼs frequency or name is
displayed, if it is entered.
2. Push [
∫
] or [
√
] to select a channel.
TIP:
To change the selected group:
L
Confirm the transceiver is in the Memory mode.
1. Push [FUNC], and then push [GRP].
2. Push [
∫
] or [
√
] to select a group, and then
push [ENT]/[SET].
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Receiving
When receiving a signal, “RX” is displayed and audio
should be heard.
L
Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level.
D
Adjusting the squelch level
z
Push [SQL
∫
]/[SQL
√
] to adjust the squelch level
until the noise just disappears when no signal is
received.
• The squelch level is displayed while adjusting.
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Using the Automatic Noise Limiter
(ANL) function
The function reduces noise components in the
received signal, such as those caused by engine
ignition systems.
z
Push [FUNC], and then push [ANL] to turn the
function ON or OFF.
• “ANL” is displayed while the function is ON.
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Transmitting
CAUTION: DO NOT
transmit without an antenna.
z
Hold down [PTT], and then speak at your normal
voice level.
•“TX” is displayed.
NOTE:
When the battery is exhausted, beep sounds
and the transceiver stops transmitting, even if you
hold down [PTT].
In case of an emergency, you can immediately select
the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency.
z
Push [FUNC], and then push [121.5] to select the
emergency frequency.
L
Push [CLR] to return to the previously selected
frequency.
Selecting the 121.5 MHz
emergency frequency