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Call procedure
When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS
and DTCS), the 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 prevent unwanted stations from contacting you.
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Select the desired TX code channel, 2/5-tone code, Indi-
vidual ID code* or Talkgroup ID code* according to your
System Operator’s instructions.
• This may not be necessary depending on programming.
• Refer to pgs. 14–16 for selection.
*Digital mode operation only.
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Push the call key (assigned to one of the dealer program-
mable keys; except for the Digital mode operation) or [PTT].
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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:
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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 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.
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Push [CALL] when initiating a call from your side.
• Coded audio may be heard from the transceiver, then “ ” ap-
pears.
• This operation may not be necessary depending on your signal-
ing system. Ask your dealer for details.
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While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro-
phone at your 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 (2 to 4 inches) from
your mouth, then speak into the microphone at a normal
voice level.
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