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BASIC OPERATION
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Audio mute function
This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing
the volume setting.
z
Push [FUNC] then [
SQL
Y
D(MUTE)] to mute
audio signals.
• “MUTE” appears.
x
Push [
CLR
A] (or any other key) to cancel the
function.
• “MUTE” disappears.
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Squelch attenuator
The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch
level setting. Approx. 10 dB attenuation is obtained at maxi-
mum setting.
➥
Rotate [SQL] clockwise past the 12 o’clock position to ac-
tivates the squelch attenuator.
• Attenuation level can be adjusted up to 10 dB (approx.) between
12 o’ckloc and fully clockwise position.
• When setting the squelch via from the microphone, the level “19”
or larger setting to acitivates the squelch attenuator.
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Transmitting
☞
NOTE:
To prevent interference, listen on the channel be-
fore transmitting by pushing [MONI(ANM)] or [
MONI
1] on
the microphone.
q
Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 00, 00)
• Select output power if desired. See section at right for details.
w
Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
• “
$
” appears.
• The S/RF indicator shows the output power selection.
• A one-touch PTT function is available. See p. 00 for details.
e
Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level.
• DO NOT hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
r
Release [PTT] to return to receive.
CAUTION:
Transmitting without an antenna will damage
the transceiver.
Appears
MUTE