Tekcom TM-338, Owner'S Manual

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BASIC OPERATION
After the radio has been installed, make sure of the power supply and antenna
being properly connected. Rotate the
VOLUME/POWER knob clockwise to turn
on the radio and select a comfortable volume level. Turn the SQUELCH knob
clockwise until the background noise disappears.
4.1 CHANNEL SELECTION
USA and INT Channels
There are altogether 51 USA and 55 International channels listed in the channel
list section. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. To
select the desired channel:
1.
Press BAND button to enter the VHF mode;
2. In VHF mode, rotate CHANNEL/SELECT knob to select channel in the
active band. With the knob being rotated, the channel is displayed on the
LCD display;
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Note: On base station, slightly rotate the CHANNEL/SELECT knob for one level,
the channel will advance or return backward for one channel, accompanied by a
beep sound. You can also press UP or DOWN button to get the desired channel;
if you want to quick skim channels, just press and hold down the UP or DOWN
button.
Memory Channels
You can store as many as 10 international channels as memory channels.
1.
Press and release MEM button for less than 1 second to enter Memory
Mod e. “MEMORY” characters appear on the display indicating the current
mode of operation.
2. Rotate the CHANNEL/SELECT knob to select from memory channels
programmed into the radio.
3.
Channel 16/9
Channel 16/9 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial
contact with another station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is
monitored during dual watch. While Key
16/9 gives you a quick access to the
channel 16.
4.2 TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION
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CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the radio.
1.
Press the PTT (Push- To- Talk) button on the handset, the TX indicator on
LCD is displayed.
2. Speak clearly in a normal voice into the microphone.
3. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT button.
4.
4.3 MODES DESCRIPTION
Band:
Press and release BAND button to enter normal VHF
Mode (USA and INT bands). When pressed, the
current band selection is indicated on the LCD by text.
When returning to VHF mode from either DSC or MEM
mode, the selected band is the last active international
channel. This setting is stored in NVM (non-volatile
memory).
Memory: Press and release MEM button for less than 1 second
to select Memory Mode. “MEMORY” characters
appear on the display indicating the mode of operation.
While in memory mode, channel knob selects from
memory channels programmed into the radio.
When radio is in normal VHF Mode, press and hold
MEM button for 1 second or greater to remember
current channel and band as a memory channel.
Channels are remembered in sequence entered.
When a memory channel is stored, the key
M EM for 1
second or greater will remove the channel from
memory.
DSC:
Press and release to select DSC Mode. Channel 70 is
automatically selected, and the Send Call Menu