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Receiving and transmitting
NOTE:
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
transceiver. See p. 1 for accessory attachments.
Receiving:
q
Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
w
Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELEC-
TOR]* to select a channel, in sequence.
*Depending on the pre-setting.
e
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-
phone at a normal voice level.
w
Release [PTT] to return to receive.
IMPORTANT:
To maximize the audio quality of your sig-
nal;
1. Pause briefly after pushing [PTT].
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in.) from your
mouth, then speak into the microphone at a normal
voice level.
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Transmitting notes
• Transmit inhibit function
The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict
transmission under the following conditions:
- The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition;
“ ”
does not appear.)
- The channel is busy.
- Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received.
(Depending on the pre-setting.)
- Un-matched (or matched) NAC is received*.
(Depending on the pre-setting.)
*Digital mode operation only.
- The selected channel is a ‘receive only’ channel.
• Time-out timer
After continuous transmission for the pre-programmed time
period, the time-out timer is activated, causing the trans-
ceiver to stop transmitting.
• Penalty timer
Once the time-out timer is activated, transmission is further
inhibited for a period determined by the penalty timer.
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BASIC OPERATION