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VOLUME
CONTROL & OPERATION
IMPORTANT:
CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK before using the radio for the first time. Refer to Batteries, pages 8 and 9
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ANTENNA
The flexible antenna radiates and receives radio
signals. Screw the antenna base all the way into the
threaded bushing on top of the radio.
NOTE:
Use only the type of antenna furnished with the
radio. VHF and UHF antennas are not
interchangeable.
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ON/ VOLUME UP
To switch the unit On, press the On/ Volume Up button;
the speaker will beep a number of times equal to the
channel. If the radio turns on to the Scan Channel it will
emit the Resume Scan Beep. Once the radio is On,
press this button to increase volume.
3
VOLUME DOWN / OFF
Press the Volume Down/ Off button to decrease
volume. To switch Off the unit, press and hold this
button until the speaker emits a double beep.
4
PUSH-TO-TALK SWITCH (PTT)
Press and hold the PTT when transmitting; release it to
receive.
5
CHANNEL SELECT
Press the button once and the radio will beep a number
of times equal to the current channel number. Pressing
the button again within 3 seconds will increment the
channel and the radio will beep the new channel.
When the Scan Channel is selected the radio will emit
the Resume Scan Beep.
6
BATTERY ACCESS DOOR (CASE BOTTOM)
The battery access door may be removed to access the
battery pack. Refer to Battery Access & Installation, FIG-4,
page 8.
7
JACK COVER
This rubber cover seals out dust and moisture, etc. Snap
the cover into the audio accessory jack and charge jack
openings when the jacks are not in use.
8
AUDIO ACCESSORY JACK
The audio accessory jack is used to plug in earphone
options, and, in conjunction with the charge jack, to connect
an optional remote speaker/ microphone or a single- or dual-
ear headset. This jack is also used for PC programming.
9
CHARGE JACK
The battery pack may be charged through this jack using
the supplied RITRON charger cube. Refer to Accessories,
page 1, for additional charging options.
10
SPEAKER
The speaker, located behind the front grille, allows you to
hear calls on your channel.
11
MICROPHONE
The microphone allows your voice to be heard in
transmissions to other radios. Speak in a normal tone;
shouting does not improve your listener's reception.
12
DROP-IN CHARGING CAPABILITY
Two contacts, in the bottom of the radio, permit charging
the battery pack with an optional drop-in charger. Refer to
Optional Charging Accessories, page 8.
FIG-2: RADIO CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
FIG-2: RADIO CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
FIG-2: RADIO CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
FIG-2: RADIO CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
FIG-2: RADIO CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
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