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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:
Transmitting without an antenna will damage
the transceiver.
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.
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.
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.