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System Set-Up
FCC Label Confirmation
Confirm that the FCC ID label is affixed to the inside of the battery compartment before
installing the battery and using the Competitor MC-1000.
Antenna Installation
Firmly attach the antenna to the radio by turning it clockwise until it tightens.
Belt Clip Assembly
Install the military belt clip with the hardware included. Two Phillips head screws are
provided.
Battery Installation
Your MC - 1000 radio has been shipped with the battery separate from the actual
transceiver portion.
To install the battery slide it onto the back of the transceiver until the latch at the bottom
clicks and holds it in place. Once the battery is installed follow the charging procedure
before operation (See page 5).
Operating Instructions
Refer to figure 1 for an explanation of controls, adjustments and switches.
1. The Power switch / Volume Control Knob (item 2) turns the transceiver ON and Off
and also sets the sound level of incoming signals. Turn the power switch / volume control
clockwise to turn the transceiver "on".
2. Set the operating channel via the Channel Selector knob (item 1). Rotate the Channel
Knob setting it to your desired channel. Channel numbers and are printed on the radio. In
addition the radio features an audible channel announcement and will tell the user the
channel selected.
3. Before making a call, monitor the channel to make sure that no-one is using the
frequency. To monitor the channel depress and hold the monitor button (item 9).
4. To make a call press and hold the PTT Key (item 7 ) on the side of the radio and speak
into the microphone The LED indicator (item 3) will turn red confirming transmission.
5. For best voice translation speak directly into the microphone (item 6) using normal
voice levels. Release the PTT key when you are finished speaking.
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6. Incoming messages are received through the built in Speaker (item 5). Adjust the
speaker sound level by rotating the volume control knob as follows: clockwise - higher,
counter clockwise - lower. Incoming messages are confirmed by green light on LED
Indicator.
7. The Accessory Jack (item 4) allows addition of audio equipment such a speaker-
microphone or headsets. Use only those accessories that are specifically designed for use
with this transceiver.
8. The MC-1000 features a Call function that allows users in a group to alert select
members of incoming messages. To set the radio to Call Mode press and hold down the
Call Key (item 8) while turning the radio "on".
Adjust the channel selector choosing a desired call tone, up to 15 different sounds are
available. Press the PTT Key to store this call tone and turn the radio off to set it in the
Call Mode.
When you want to announce an eminent transmission to a selected partner press the Call
Key before using the PTT Key and actually transmitting. Your partner will be alerted to
the incoming message just before it arrives.
Note: When battery voltage
becomes low, the LED
Indicator on radio will turn
solid red color and radio
transmissions will stop.
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Figure 1
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