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BASIC OPERATION
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Receiving and transmitting
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CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the
transceiver. See page 1 for antenna attachment.
Receiving:
Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power.
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Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR], or push one of the memory
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channel keys, [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4], to select a channel.
When receiving a call, adjust the audio output to a comfortable
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listening level.
Transmitting:
Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
While holding down [PTT], speak into the microphone at a nor-
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mal voice level.
Release [PTT] to return to receive.
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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.