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Transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage
the transceiver.
NOTE: To prevent interference, hold down [MONI] to listen
on the channel before transmitting.
q
Set the operating channel. (p. 15)
w
Push
[FUNC](
M
), and then push [H/M/L](9) to select the out-
put power between High (5 W), Mid (2.5 W) and Low (0.5 W).
• “ H,” “M,” or “L” appears, depending on the selected output power.
• When you change the operating channel, the output power is auto-
matically returned to the level pre-programmed by your dealer.
e
Hold down
[PTT] to transmit.
• “
” appears while transmitting.
• The signal icon shows the output power level.
r
Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level.
• DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort your speech.
t
Release
[PTT] to receive.
When the channel’s TX Inhibit function is pre-programmed
to ON, you cannot transmit. Ask your dealer for details.
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Key lock function
To prevent accidental changes of the operating channel, or
unnecessary function access, use the Key Lock function.
➥
Push
[FUNC](
M
), and then hold down
[
]
for 1 second
to turn the Key Lock function ON or OFF.
• “
” appears while the key lock function is ON.
•
[
], [VOL], [MONI], [PTT] and [FUNC](
M
) with [
] are still
operable while the Key Lock function is ON.
r
Speak into the microphone
w
Select the
output power.
Push to monitor.
q
Set the channel.
e
Hold down to transmit.
t
Release to receive.
R
WARNING! When using the BP-263 battery case, fre-
quent or continuous transmissions can cause the batteries
to overheat, and may cause a burn. Be careful of long trans-
missions when the Time-out Timer function is turned OFF, or
set to a long time period.
• We recommend using the mid or low power setting.
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