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BASIC OPERATION
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Setting the Call channel
By default, a Call channel is set in each Channel Group.
You can set your most often-used channel as your Call channel in each Channel Group
for quick recall.
1. Open the “CALL CHANNEL” screen.
[MENU] > Radio Settings >
Call Channel
2. Push [▲] or [▼] to select the channel.
3. Push [ENT] to set the selected channel as the Call
channel.
4.
Push
EXIT
to exit the Menu screen.
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Receiving and transmitting
1
Select a channel
2
Hold down [PTT]
and speak into
the microphone
3
Release [PTT] to
receive
CAUTION:
Transmitting without an antenna may
damage the transceiver.
1. Push [▲] or [▼] to select the channel to call on.
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The channel number and name are briefly displayed.
(Only when “CH Close-up” is ON.)
L
is displayed while receiving a signal.
2. Hold down [PTT] and speak into the microphone at
your normal voice level.
•
is displayed while transmitting.
3. Release [PTT] to receive.
TIP:
To maximize the readability of your transmitted
signal, pause for a second after holding down [PTT] and
hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your
mouth, and then speak at your normal voice level.
NOTE:
The Time-out Timer function cuts OFF
transmission after 5 minutes of continuously transmitting,
to prevent prolonged transmission.