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BASIC OPERATION
Call procedure
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When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS
and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice
transmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selec-
tive 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
according to your System Operator’s instructions.
• This may not be necessary depending on programming.
• Refer to pages 13 or 14 for selection.
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Push [Call] (assigned to one of the dealer programmable
keys) or [PTT].
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After transmitting, the remainder of your communication
can be carried out in the normal fashion.
Receiving and transmitting
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NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
transceiver. See page 1 for antenna attachment.
Receiving:
q
Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
w
Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]*
to select a channel, in sequence.
*Depending on the pre-setting.
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When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a
comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
q
While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro
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phone at a normal voice level.
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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 from your mouth, then
speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
Selective calling
Non-selective calling