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BASIC OPERATION
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Receiving and transmitting
NOTE:
Transmttng wthout an antenna may damage the trans-
cever. See p. 2 for antenna attachment.
Receiving:
q
Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON.
w
Push
[CH Up]/[CH Down] to select a channel.
e
When recevng a call, adjust the audo output level to a com-
fortable lstenng level.
Transmitting:
Wat for the channel to become clear to avod nterference.
q
Whle pushng and holdng [PTT], speak nto the mcrophone at
a normal voce level.
• When a tone sgnallng system s used, the call procedure de-
scrbed at the prevous page may be necessary.
w
Release [PTT] to return to receve.
IMPORTANT:
To maxmze the readablty of your sgnal;
1. Pause brefly after pushng [PTT].
2. Hold the mcrophone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth, then speak
nto the mcrophone at a normal voce level.