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BASIC MANUAL
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BASIC OPERATION
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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:
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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.
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Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output
level.
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Adjusting the squelch level
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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.
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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.
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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].
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Selecting the
121.5 MHz
emergency
frequency
In case of emergency, you can immediately
select the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency.
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Push [FUNC], and then push [121.5] to
select the emergency frequency.
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Push [CLR] to return to the previously
selected frequency.
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Receiving and transmitting