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5. External loudspeaker jack: connect by inserting the loudspeaker mike to the
plug.
6. Belt clip
7 Multifunction backlighted display.
This liquid crystal display has been projected to show the operative modality:
a. EMG function activated
b. Channel selected number( from 1 up to 40)
c. Lock: keyboard lock function activated
d. BATT: Run-down batteries indicator
e. AM/FM: it shows the emission mode and the Noise Blanker activation (in
this case, the indication will blink)
f. SC: SCAN function activated
g. DW: DUAL WATCH function
h. P. S.: Save function activated
i. LOW function activated
j. The received signal strength and the power of the transmitting signal
k. RX/TX: TX=transmit mode; RX=receive mode
l. Frequency band selected
8. EMG button: emergency channel. By pressing this button, the unit
automatically skips to Channel 9 (emergency channel). The display will shows
EMG. It will not be possibile to change accidentally the channel. To cancel this
function, press the button again.
9. A/F–LCR button: to select AM mode or FM mode; the modulation you
choose will appear on the display. If you select a frequency band operating
in FM mode only, the A/F–LCR button will activate the LCR function (Last
Channel Recall).
10. Microphone: during transmission, speak with a normal tone of voice to the
microphone.
11. H/L button: it selects the output power level during trasmission.When the unit
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Function and location of the controls
1. Antenna connector: insert into this plug the antenna supplied with the radio. It
is possible to use external vehicular antennas to obtain a better performance.
2. Squelch knob : it allows to eliminate the background noises in rx and to operate
in DS mode (Digital Squelch).
3. On/O Volume Control.
In ‘’o’’ position your transceiver is o. Turn this control clockwise to switch on
the unit. Turn the knob clockwise a little more to set the audio level, until you
get a comfortable reception.
4. MIC jack: connect by inserting the loudspeaker mike to the plug.
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