User's Guide

Talking and Receiving
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Talking and Receiving
Basic Radio Operation
1. Press and hold T to check for channel activity. If you hear static, the channel is
clear to use. Do not transmit if someone is speaking on the channel. Press
T
again to stop monitoring.
2. To talk, press and hold
Push to Talk and speak into the microphone. Hold the
radio 2 to 3 inches away from your mouth.
3. To listen, release
Push to Talk .
The transmit LED on the top of the radio is red when transmitting.
Signal Strength and Channel Busy Indicators
Note:
Obstacles that block the signal path may affect the strength of the incoming signal.
When there is activity on a frequency, the radio displays w and the
transmit light blinks at a faster rate of once per second.
When there is activity on the same frequency and code as your radio
(your radio is receiving), the radio displays
w and a signal strength
from 1 (weakest) to 6 (strongest).
This can help determine when a
radio is moving out of range.
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