BASIC OPERATION
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Receive and transmit
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage
the transceiver.
q
Push [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn power ON.
w
Adjust the [VOL] control to the desired level.
• While pushing [SQL], rotate the main band’s [VOL].
e
Set the squelch level.
• While pushing [SQL], rotate the main
band’s [DIAL].
• The first click of [DIAL] indicates the
current squelch level.
• “SQ1” is loose squelch and “SQ8” is
tight squelch.
• “AT” is automatic level adjustment
with a noise pulse count system.
r
Set an operating frequency.
When a signal is received:
➥
The TX/RX indicator lights green.
➥
Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker.
➥
The receiving band’s S/RF indicator shows the relative signal
strength.
t
Push [H/L] to toggle output power between high and low.
• “LOW” appears when low output power is selected.
y
Push and hold [PTT] to transmit; then speak into the mic.
• Do not hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
• The TX/RX indicator lights red.
• The S/RF indicator shows the output power selection.
• The sub band can receive while transmitting on the main band,
depending on the set mode setting. (See the next page.)
u
Release [PTT] to return to receive.
➲
CONVENIENT
Monitor function: Push and hold [SQL] to listen to weak sig-
nals without disturbing the squelch settings.
Quick guide function: Push the desired key while pushing
[L/G] for a quick description of the key’s function. (p. 34)
• Push any key to cancel the quick guide.
MAIN
Automatic squelch is
selected.
