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OPERATION
OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.
Push the VOLUME control switch to apply power.
The
channel indicator and meter will illuminate.
2.
Set the CHANNEL selector to the de sired channel as shown
in the channel indicator window.
Ensure that the CALL switch
is at "OFF" position.
When the CALL switch is in the "ON''
position, the preset channel is selected regardless of the
CHANNEL selector switch position.
For preset channel operation,
set the CALL switch to "CALL" position.
3.
Rotate the SQUELCH control fully counter-clockwise to TONE
position and slightly rotate clockwise beyond TONE position.
For selective calling position, set the SQL control to TONE
position.
4.
Adjust the VOLUME control for a normal listening
lev
el (background
noise or a station if one is transmitting).
5.
When the channel is clear (background noise only), rotate the
SQUELCH control clockwise until the receiver is silenced.
Perform this step carefully so as not to go beyond the silencing
point or the receiver will not respond to weak signals.
6.
Set the HI-LOW switch to the desired power output position.
7.
If operating on a repeater channel requiring "tone access",
set the BURST switch on the rear panel to the "ON" position.
The "tone burst" will be applied to the carrier each time the
push-to-talk lever on the microphone is depressed
.
NOTE:
Refer to the Tone Adjustments paragraph to change
the tone frequency or duration (factory set for 1800 Hz
and one second).
8.
When ready to transmit, hold the microphone close to your mouth,
depress the push-to -talk lever and speak distinctly at a normal
conversational level.
Check that the red "transmit" indicator
illuminates and the meter indicates upward.
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