Your First Qso - Kenwood TM-271 Instruction Manual

Are you ready to give your transceiver a quick try?
Reading this section should get your voice on the
2
air right away. The instructions below are
intended only as a quick guide. If you encounter
problems or there is something you would like to
know more, read the detailed explanations given
later in this manual.
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YOUR FIRST QSO

YOUR FIRST QSO
q Press [
power ON.
• A high pitched double beep sounds and a Power-on
message appears momentarily. The various indicators
and the current operating frequency appear on the LCD.
• The transceiver stores the current parameters when it is
turned OFF and automatically recalls those parameters
the next time you turn the transceiver ON.
w Turn the Volume control clockwise, to the 9 o'clock
position.
e Turn the Tuning control to select a reception
frequency.
• You may further turn the Volume control to adjust the
volume level of the signal.
r To transmit, hold the microphone approximately 5 cm
(2 inches) from your mouth.
t Press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak in your normal
tone of voice.
y Release Mic [PTT] to receive.
u Repeat steps r, t, and y to continue
communication.
] (Power) briefly to switch the transceiver