Operation Manual

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BASIC OPERATION
■ Selecting a memory channel
➀ Push [MR] to select mem-
ory mode.
➁ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate
[DIAL] or push digit keys) to
select the desired memory
channel.
• Only programmed memory
channels can be selected.
• Memory channels 1–9 are
preceded with a “0” when se-
lecting with the digit keys;
push “0@” to select scan edge
0A, push “0?” to select scan
edge 0B.
■ Lock function
Push [(H/L)LOCK] for 1 sec. to toggle
the lock function on and off.
•“L” appears while the lock function is ac-
tivated.
• [PTT], [PWR], [MULTI(↕)] (volume), [SQL] and [H/L] can be used
even when the lock function is activated.
■ Receive and transmit
➀ Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power on.
➁ Push [MULTI(↕)] to set a volume level.
➂ Set the squelch level.
• While pushing [SQL], rotate [DIAL].
• 10 selections are available, “OPEN,”
“AUTO,” and “SQL 1 to “SQL 8.”
➃ Set an operating band and frequency.
• When a signal is received:
➟ Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker.
➟ The [TX/RX] indicator lights green.
➄ Push [H/L] to toggle output power between high and low.
•“LOW” appears when low output power is selected.
➅ Push and hold [PTT] to transmit; then speak into the mic.
• Do not hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
• The S/RF indicator shows the output power selection.
• The [TX/RX] indicator lights red.
➆ Release [PTT] to return to receive.
✔CONVENIENT
Monitor function: Push and hold [SQL] to listen to weak sig-
nals that do not open the squelch.
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