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BASIC OPERATIONS
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Receiving and transmitting
CAUTION: DO NOT
transmit without an antenna.
1. Push [▲] or [▼], or push [DIAL] one or more times and rotate [DIAL] to select a
channel to call on.
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The channel number and name are briefly displayed.
L
is displayed while receiving a signal.
2. Hold down [PTT] and speak into the microphone at your normal voice level.
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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 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.
2. Speak to the
Microphone.
1. Select a channel.
2. Hold down to transmit.
3. Release to receive.