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BASIC OPERATION
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Transmitting
NOTE:
To prevent interference, listen on the channel be-
fore transmitting by pushing and holding
[SQL] (
ATT
•
SET
)
.
q
Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 9, 11)
• Transmission is available on the 144 MHz/430 MHz (FM mode)
amateur bands only.
• Select output power if desired. See the section at right for details.
w
Push and hold
[PTT]
to transmit.
• TX/RX indicator lights red.
• S/RF meter shows the output power level.
e
Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level.
• DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
r
Release
[PTT]
to return to receive.
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Transmit power selection
The transceiver has two output power levels to suit your op-
erating requirements. Low output power during short-range
communications may reduce the possibility of interference to
other stations and will reduce current consumption.
➥
While pushing and holding
[FUNC]
, push
[PTT]
to toggle
the transmit output power between High and Low.
• “LOW” appears when the low power is selected.
SCAN
S.MW
SET
DTCS
T SQL
W
FM
AM -DUP
LOW
LOW
VOL PRIO P SKIP MR
5
1
9
Appears
SCAN
S.MW
SET
TX/RX indicator
Microphone
CAUTION:
Transmitting without an antenna will damage
the transceiver.