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BASIC OPERATION
n
Frequency exchanging
(Step 2-2)
q
After selecting the standby frequency, push
[
↔
]
to ex-
change it with the active frequency.
• Adjust the squelch level in the menu mode, if necessary (p. 22).
• Rotate
[VOL]
to set the volume level, if necessary.
• When receiving a signal, “RX” appears and audio is heard from
the speaker or headset.
• Further adjustment of audio level may be necessary at this
point.
w
Hold down
[PTT]
to transmit, then speak into the micro-
phone.
• Transmit indicator “TX” lights.
e
Release
[PTT]
to receive.
Frequency exchanging can be also performed remotely from
the yoke-mounted frequency exchange switch.
n
Receiving
q
Select an operating frequency.
• Refer to pages 5, 6 for details.
• “RX” appears when receiving a signal or opening squelch.
w
Push
[VOL]
to open the squelch manually.
• Refer to page 19 “Squelch test function” for details.
e
Rotate the volume control to adjust the audio level.
n
Transmitting
q
Select the yoke-mounted communication/intercom switch
to the “communication” position.
w
Select an operating frequency.
• Refer to pages 5, 6 in details.
e
Push the PTT switch.
• “TX” appears.
r
Speak into the microphone at your normal voice level.
•
DO NOT
set the microphone too closely to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
t
Release the PTT switch to receive.
NOTE:
To prevent interference, listen on the frequency
before transmitting. If the frequency is busy, wait until the
frequency is clear.
NOTE: DO NOT
hold down
[
↔
]
continuously. Other-
wise, the standby frequency disappears. If this happens,
again hold down
[
↔
]
until the standby frequency reap-
pears.
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