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GX1700
7.3 MICROPHONE
PTT
(Push-To-Talk) Switch
When in radio mode and the
PTT
switch pressed, the transmitter is
enabled for voice communications
to another vessel.
When a optional
RAM3
second
station microphone is connected
and intercom mode is selected,
pressing the
PTT
switch enables
voice communications from the
GX1700
to the
RAM3
second sta-
tion microphone.
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Keys
The
and
keys on the
microphone function the same as the
and
keys on the front
panel of the transceiver.
Microphone
When spoken into transmits your voice with reduction of background
noise, using Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology.
NOTE
Be sure your mouth is about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) from the mic hole
for best performance.
Key
The
key on the microphone functions the same as the
key on
the front panel of the transceiver.
Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down
this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the
key again reverts to the pre-
viously selected working channel.
Key
The
key on the microphone functions the same as the
key on
the front panel of the transceiver.
Press this key to toggle the transmit output power between 25 W (High)
and 1 W (Low) power.