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Call procedure
When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS
and DTCS), this call procedure may be necessary prior to voice
transmission. The tone signaling employed may be a selective
calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only
and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you.
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Select the desired TX code channel or 2/5-tone code ac-
cording to your System Operator’s instructions.
• This may not be necessary depending on programming.
• Refer to pages 14 or 15 for selection.
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Push [Call] (assigned to one of the dealer programmable
keys)
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After transmitting, the remainder of your communication
can be carried out in the normal fashion.
Selective calling
Non-selective calling
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Receiving and transmitting
CAUTION:
Transmitting without an antenna may damage
the transceiver. See page 1 for accessory attachments.
Receiving:
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Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
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Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELEC-
TOR]* to select the conventional system channel, in se
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quence.
*Depending on the pre-setting.
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When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a
comfortable listening level.
NOTE:
When a matched RX code signal is received, audio
from the microphone is automatically transmitted for a
specified time period.*
* Depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details.
Transmitting:
Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
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While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro-
phone at a normal voice level.
• When a tone signaling system is used, the call procedure de
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scribed at the previous page may be necessary.
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Release [PTT] to return to receive.
NOTE:
To maximize the audio quality 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.
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BASIC OPERATION
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