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PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE
Attaching/removing the antenna
1. To attach, carefully align the antenna with
the socket. Screw in the antenna clockwise
(taking care not to cross the thread) until it
is seated firmly with the accessory cover’s
rubber ring between the antenna and the top
of the radio
(A)
.
2. To remove, unscrew the antenna anti-clockwi
-
se
(B)
.
Attaching/removing the battery pack
1. To attach, locate the pegs on the
bottom of the battery into the slots
on the radio and press the top of
the battery against the radio. Secu
-
re battery by tightening the screw
clockwise by hand. (Do not use any
implement or over tighten)
(C)
.
2. To remove, unscrew the locking
screw anti-clockwise and pull the
battery away from the top of the
radio
(D)
.
SWITCHING ON, RECEPTION AND SWITCHING OFF
1. To switch on, press and hold the on/off button (1) on the front of the radio.
2. When the radio has passed its diagnostic tests, it will emit a fanfare tone.
3. The radio will enter standby mode. This is indicated by the LED Amber flashing once every 5
seconds, signaling that the radio is ready for use.
4. Adjust the volume control to select the desired volume level.
5. Using the channel buttons, ensure you have the correct channel selected.
6. When receiving a valid signal, the LED will illuminate steady green and audio will be emitted
from the radio’s speaker or audio accessory (if attached).
7. When finished using the radio, switch off by pressing and holding the on/off button (1) until
the radio beeps and the LED/LCD is extinguished.
