Icom IC-F12, Instruction Manual

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CONVENTIONAL OPERATION
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Receiving and transmitting
NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans-
ceiver. See p.4 for antenna attachment.
Turn power ON as described on p. 2.
Receiving:
q
Select a desired channel.
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Listen for a transmission and adjust [VOL] to a comfortable lis-
tening level.
• When no transmission is heard, push and hold [Moni] (moni-
tor) while adjusting [VOL] (your transceiver may not be pro-
grammed with the monitor function).
The transceiver is now set to receive desired calls on the selected
channel.
Transmitting:
Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
e
While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at a
normal voice level.
• When a tone signalling system is used, the call procedure de-
scribed at right may be necessary.
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Release [PTT] to return to receive.
IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted sig-
nal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 10
to 15 cm from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level.
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