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13 RAM3 (CMP30) REMOTE MIC OPERATION
When an optional
RAM3
Remote microphone is connected to the
GX5500S
,
all VHF, DSC, and setup menus can be remotely operated. The
RAM3
’s
operation is same as the
GX5500S
except the receiver audio volume setting
and squelch level setting. The reason for the same operation is to make the
operation of the radio and
RAM3
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RAM3
review sections in the radio manual. The
RAM3
is supplied with 23 feet (7 m)
of routing cable and can be extended up to 70 feet (21 m) using two 23-foot
extension cables model
CT-100
. The intercom feature can be used between
the
RAM3
and the
GX5500S
. In addition, speaker wires are supplied at the
panel mount of the routing cable for an external speaker to be connected in
noisy environments.
13.1 REMOTE MIC CONTROLS
KEY
Toggles between high and low power. When the
key is pressed while
the transceiver is on CH13 or CH67, the power is temporarily switched
from LO to HI until the
PTT
switch is released. The
key does not func-
tion on transmit inhibited and low-power only channels.