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Features and Operation
Basic Operations
1. Turn on the radio: Turn the Power/Volume Control Knob clockwise until a “click” is
heard.
2. Adjust
the
volume: Turn the Power/Volume Control Knob to adjust the volume. When
function key is programmed with monitor feature,
turn the knob while holding down the
function key to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
3. Select
a
Channel: Rotate Channel Selector knob to select your desired channel.
4. Transmit:
Hold down
the
[PTT] key
, speak into the microphone with normal voice.
Keep microphone about 5cm away from your mouth.
5. Receive:
Release
the
[PTT] key
, the radio returns to receive mode.
Note
: when battery voltage becomes too low, transmission will stop and radio LED flashes
red. Please refer to “
Low Battery Alert
” for more details.
Time-Out-Timer (TOT)
The Time-Out-Timer (TOT) is used to prevent someone from using the same channel for
a long time and to prevent the radio from damage due to continuous transmission.
If the transmission exceeds the preset time (it’s set by your dealer), transmission will be
inhibited
and a beep tone will sound. To stop the beep tone, release the
[PTT]
key. Press
the
[PTT]
key again to
resume transmitting
.
■
TOT Reset Time
When this feature is
activated
, TOT won’t reset until
the preset TOT Reset Time
(it’s set by
your dealer) expires, even if you have released the
[PTT]
key.
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TOT Rekey Time
TOT Rekey Time is the duration that transmission is resumed after being inhibited by TOT.
When this feature is activated,
transmission will remain
inhibited
until
the preset TOT
Rekey Time
(it’s set by your dealer) expires, even if you have pressed the
[PTT]
key.
