PRECAUTIONS ·Refer service to qualified technicians only. ·Do not operate the transceiver nor charge a battery pack in an explosive atmosphere (gases, dust, fumes, etc.). ·Turn OFF the transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in a gasoline service station. ·Do not modify nor attempt to adjust this transceiver for any reason.
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately. Supplied Accessories ITEM QUANTITY...
PREPARATION Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use. Initially charging the battery pack after purchase or extended storage (greater than 2 months) will not bring the battery pack to its normal operating capacity.
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Plug the AC adaptor cable into the adaptor jack located on the rear of the charger. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. Slide the battery pack or transceiver with a battery pack into the charger. Make sure the battery pack contacts are in contact with the charging terminals.
Installing / Removing the Battery Pack The average life of the supplied battery pack is 12 hours. Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time. CAUTION DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE BATTERY TERMINALS NOR DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY BY FIRE.
Installing the Antenna Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockw-ise until secure. Note: The antenna is neither a handle, a key ring retainer, nor a speaker/microphone attachment point.
Installing the Cover over the Speaker/ Microphone Jacks If you are not using a speaker / microphone, install the cover over the speaker /microphone jacks using the supplied screw. Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must cover the speaker / microphone jacks with the supplied cover.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Notices: Side button 2 and side button 3 can be programmable by PC software to these functions: Monitor, Squencl on/off, Scan on/off, Scan temperary delete, High/Low power, Talk about, Reverse frequency, VOX on/off, Scrambler on/off. Above functions can be programmable through short press or long press at side button 2 and side button 3.
OPERATION Switch ON the transceiver by turning the Power switch / Volume control clockwise. A beep sounds Adjust the volume by pressing and holding the Monitor key, then rotating the Power switch / Volume control. Rotate the Channel selector to select your desired channel. When you receive an appropriate signal, you will hear audio from the speaker.’...
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Time-out Timer The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any single person from using a channel for an extended period of time. If you continuously transmit for 300 seconds, the transceiver will stop transmitting and a tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT switch.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Safety Training Information WARNING Your radio generates RF electromagnetic energy while in transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as "Occupationa Use Only", meaning it must be used only by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards.
DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electrom- agnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites. We hope your Max-728 Transceivers will provide years of trouble free operation! The Maximon Team...
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