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CONTROL & OPERATION
IMPORTANT: CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK before using the radio for the first time. Refer to Batteries, pages 11 and 12.
1
ANTENNA
The flexible antenna radiates and receives radio
signals. Screw the antenna base all the way into the
threaded bushing on top of the radio.
NOTE:
Use only the type of antenna furnished with
the radio. VHF and UHF antennas are not
interchangeable.
2
ON/ VOLUME UP
To switch the unit On, press the On/ Volume Up button;
the speaker will emit a turn on beep. If the radio turns
on to the Scan Channel it will emit the Scan Beep.
Once the radio is On, press this button to increase
volume.
3
VOLUME DOWN/ OFF
Press the Volume Down/ Off button to decrease
volume. To switch Off the unit, press and hold this
button until the speaker emits a double beep.
4
PUSH-TO-TALK SWITCH (PTT)
Press and hold the PTT when transmitting; release it to
receive.
5
CHANNEL SELECTOR
Press the button and the radio will emit the channel
beep, advance the channel, and the channel display will
will show the new operating channel. When the Scan
Channel is selected the radio will emit the Scan Beep
and the radio will begin scanning.
6
BATTERY ACCESS DOOR
(CASE BOTTOM)
The battery access door may be removed to access
the battery pack. Refer to "FIG-7: Battery Access &
Installation" on page 11.
7
JACK COVER
This rubber cover seals out dust and moisture, etc.
Snap the cover into the audio accessory jack and
charge jack openings when the jacks are not in use.
8
AUDIO ACCESSORY JACK
The audio accessory jack is used to plug in earphone
options, and, in conjunction with the charge jack, to
connect an optional remote speaker/ microphone or a
single- or dual-ear headset. This jack is also used for
PC programming.
9
CHARGE JACK
The battery pack may be charged through this jack
using the RITRON charger cube. Refer to Accessories,
page ii, for additional charging options.
10
CHANNEL DISPLAY
The channel display will indicate the current operating
channel. When the Scan Channel is selected the
display will rapidly flash the channels being scanned,
and will stop when a channel is received.
11
SPEAKER
The speaker, located behind the front grille, allows you
to hear calls on your channel.
12
MICROPHONE
The microphone allows your voice to be heard in
transmissions to other radios. Speak in a normal tone;
shouting does not improve your listener's reception.
13
DROP-IN CHARGING CAPABILITY
Two contacts, in the bottom of the radio, permit
charging the battery pack with an optional drop-in
charger. Refer to "Optional Charging Accessories" on
page 11.
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FIG-2: RADIO CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
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