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BASIC OPERATION
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Call procedure
When your system employs tone signaling (excluding
CTCSS and DTCS), a call procedure may be necessary
prior to voice transmission. The tone signalling employed
may be a selective calling system which allows you to call
specific station(s) only and prevents unwanted stations from
contacting you.
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Select the desired TX code channel, 2/5-Tone code
according to your System Operator’s instructions.
• This may not be necessary depending on programming.
• Refer to pages 9–10 for selection.
w
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
Receiving:
q
Hold down
[ ]
for 1 second to turn ON the transceiver.
w
Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select a channel, in
sequence.
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When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio
output level to a comfortable listening level.
NOTE:
Depending on the presetting, the transceiver
automatically transmits the microphone audio for the
specified period of time* when a matched RX code signal
is received.
• HM-148G or HM-152
hand
microphone
is required.
* Depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details.
Transmitting:
Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
q
Take the microphone off hook.
• The ‘audible’ condition is selected.
• A priority channel may be selected automatically.
w
Wait for the channel to become clear.
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The channel is busy when BUSY indicator is displayed on the LCD.
e
While holding down [PTT], speak into the microphone at
your normal voice level.
r
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.