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BASIC OPERATION
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Receiving and transmitting
1. Rotate [DIAL] to select a channel.
• When a signal is received, the status indicator lights green.
2. Hold down [PTT], and speak into the microphone to
transmit.
• The status indicator lights red while transmitting.
3. Release [PTT] to receive.
1. Select a channel.
2. Push to transmit.
3. Release to receive.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
transmit without an antenna.
NOTE:
Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. See
Section 4 for battery charging.
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Entering the ATIS code
(For the German and Dutch versions)
The Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) ID
consists of 10 digits. You can enter the ID as shown below.
NOTE:
You can enter this initial code ONLY ONCE. After entry,
only your dealer or distributor can change it. If your ATIS code has
already been entered, this entry is not necessary.
1. Turn OFF the transceiver.
2. While holding down [16/C], turn ON the transceiver.
• Enters the ATIS Code Entry mode, and the cursor blinks.
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The ATIS code is displayed, if it has already been entered.
3. Enter a 10 digit ATIS code.
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Rotate [DIAL] to select the number.
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Push [SCAN] to move the cursor to the right.
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Push [CH] to move the cursor to the left.
4. After entering the 10th digit, push [FAV] to set the ID.
5.
Push [16/C] to exit the
ATIS Code Entry mode
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TIP:
To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause
for a second after pushing [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:
• To conserve battery power, the Power Save function automatically
turns ON when no signal is received for 5 seconds.
• The Time-out Timer function cuts OFF transmission after 5
minutes* of continuously transmitting, to prevent prolonged
transmission.
* 10 seconds before transmission is cut off, a beep sounds to
indicate the transmission will be cut off, and “TOT” blinks. After
it is cut OFF, “TOT” is displayed for 10 seconds, and you cannot
transmit until it disappears.
* 3 minutes for the Australian version.