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8 BASIC
OPERATION
8.1 RECEPTION
1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply
and antenna are properly connected.
2. Press and hold the
PWR
key until the radio turns on.
3. Rotate the
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4. Rotate the
VOL
knob until noise or audio from the speaker is at a
comfortable level.
5. Rotate the
SQL
knob clockwise until the random noise disappears and
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threshold.”
6. Rotate
the
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CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS
” for available channels.
The channel number can also be input directly by using the keypad.
To select the channel 22A for example:
1. Press
2
ABC
MEM
2. Press
2
ABC
MEM
3. Press and hold
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A
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number
4. Press
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7. When a message is received, adjust the volume with the
VOL
knob to
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” indicator on the display indi-
cates communications is being received or the radio is unsquelched.
8.2 TRANSMISSION
1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
3. Press and hold the
PTT
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TX
” indicator is
displayed on the LCD.
4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.
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PTT
switch.
NOTE
This is a noise-canceling microphone. Position the oval slot labeled
³
MIC
” within 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) from the mouth for optimum perfor-
mance.