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14
3
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION
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Receiving and transmitting
NOTE:
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans-
ceiver. See p. 2 for antenna attachment.
Receiving:
q
Rotate
[VOL]
to turn power ON.
w
Toggle
[CHANNEL SWITCH]
(IC-F14S/F24S), rotate
[CHAN-
NEL SELECTOR]
(IC-F14/F24/F26-L) or push one of
[MR-CH
1]
to
[MR-CH 4]
key to select a channel.
For IC-F14S/F24S:
The memory channels 3 and 4 are available when
[MR-CH 3]
and
[MR-CH 4]
keys are assigned.
e
When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a com-
fortable listening level.
Transmitting:
Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
q
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 on p. 13 may be necessary.
w
Release
[PTT]
to return to receive.
IMPORTANT!:
To maximize the readability of your signal;
1. Pause briefly after pushing
[PTT]
.
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your
mouth, then speak into the microphone at a normal voice
level.