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BASIC OPERATION
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Receive mode selection
Receive modes are determined by the physical properties of
the radio signals. The transceiver has 3 receive modes: FM,
AM and WFM modes. The mode selection is stored indepen-
dently in each band and memory channels.
Typically, AM mode is used for the air band (118–135.995
MHz) and WFM is used for FM broadcast stations (76–107.9
MHz).
When pushing [PTT], a beep tone sounds indicating the
mode is not FM mode. The transceiver cannot transmit in
AM or WFM mode.
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Setting the receive mode
q
Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set
mode.
w
Rotate [DIAL] until “MOD” ap-
pears.
• “MOD” disappears after 1 sec. and
the previously selected receive mode
and “md” appear.
e
While pushing [FUNC], rotate
[DIAL] to select the desired re-
ceive mode.
r
Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
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Display backlighting
The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer
for nighttime operation. The display backlighting can be
turned ON continuously or turned OFF, if desired.
➥
Push any switch except [PTT] and [FUNC]; or, rotate [DIAL]
to turn the backlighting ON.
• When auto backlighting is set, the backlighting will automatically
turn OFF when switches and [DIAL] have not been operated for 5
sec.
D
Setting the backlighting setting
q
Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set
mode.
w
Rotate [DIAL] until “LIGHT” ap-
pears.
• “LIGHT” disappears after 1 sec. and
the previously selected backlighting
timer and “LI” appear.
e
While pushing [FUNC], rotate
[DIAL] to select the desired back-
lighting setting.
r
Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
Automatic backlighting
Backlighting set mode
Continuously OFF
AM mode
Receive mode set mode
FM mode