User Guide

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BASIC OPERATION
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■ Transmitting
NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the channel be-
fore transmitting by pushing and holding [SQL] (
ATT
• SET ).
qSet the operating frequency. (pgs. 9, 11)
•Transmission is available on the 144 MHz/430 MHz (FM mode)
amateur bands only.
• Select output power if desired. See the section at right for details.
wPush and hold [PTT] to transmit.
• TX/RX indicator lights red.
• S/RF meter shows the output power level.
eSpeak into the microphone using your normal voice level.
• DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
rRelease [PTT] to return to receive.
■ Transmit power selection
The transceiver has two output power levels to suit your op-
erating requirements. Low output power during short-range
communications may reduce the possibility of interference to
other stations and will reduce current consumption.
➥
While pushing and holding [FUNC], push [PTT] to toggle
the transmit output power between High and Low.
• “LOW” appears when the low power is selected.
SCAN
S.MW
SET
DTCS
TSQL
WFMAM
-
DUP
LOW
LOW
VOL PRIOP S KIP
MR
5
1
9
Appears
SCAN
S.MW
SET
TX/RX indicator
Microphone
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage
the transceiver.