Tait 5011, Operator'S Manual

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Basic Operation
This section describes the basic operation of your radio,
including turning the radio on and off, adjusting
volume, selecting channels, and making and receiving
calls.
Turning the Radio On and Off and
Adjusting Volume
Rotating the on/off/volume control clockwise turns on
the radio and increases volume. Rotating the control
counter-clockwise decreases volume and turns off the
radio.
To preserve battery life, it is recommended that you turn
off the radio when it is not in use.
Once the power-up sequence is complete, the LED
flashes red twice and the radio gives two short, medium-
pitched beeps.
Selecting a Channel
Each position on the 16-way selector denotes a channel
or group of channels. If the radio gives two short, high-
pitched beeps when you select a channel, then that
channel was the last one activity was found on during
scanning. See “Scanning and Voting Groups” on
page 16 for more information on groups of channels.
If the channel selected is busy, the LED glows green.
Wait until the channel is free before transmitting.
Note: You cannot change channels while trans-
mitting.
Receiving a Call
Your radio remains quiet until there is valid activity on
the channel your radio is currently on (see “What You
Hear On a Channel” on page 14). When you hear your