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when the radio was set up, not to any programming a
user can perform. If a feature is controlled by a front
panel option switch and that switch is not available, it
is probably not available.
If the Keypad Programming option switch is
available, you can reprogram some conventional
channel parameters. Refer to Section 5.18 for more
information.
7.4 SPEAKING INTO MICROPHONE
For best results, hold the radio about 1-2 inches
from your mouth and speak at a normal conversational
level. Do not shout since it distorts your voice and
does not increase range. Make sure that the PTT (push-
to-talk) switch is pressed before you begin to speak
and released as soon as the message is complete.
7.5 OPERATION AT EXTENDED RANGE
When approaching the limits of radio range, the
other party may not be able to hear your transmissions
and there may be an increase in background noise
when messages are received. You may still be out of
range even though you can hear a message. The reason
for this is that the signal you are receiving is usually
transmitted at a higher power level than the one trans-
mitted by your radio. Communication may be
improved by moving to higher ground or away from
shielding objects such as tall buildings or hills.
7.6 LICENSING
A government license is usually required to
operate this radio on the air.
7.7 RADIO SERVICE
If the radio is not responding to any key presses,
the keypad may be locked. Refer to Section 3.6 for
more information.
If "PASSWORD" is briefly displayed when
power is turned on and you are prompted to enter a
password, the Power-Up Password feature is enabled.
Refer to Section 3.2 for more information.
If "UNPROGRAMD" is displayed, the cause
could be any of the following:
•
An unprogrammed channel is selected. Select a
programmed channel.
•
The selected channel is programmed for an option
that is not installed or an error in programming was
detected. Reprogram the radio.
If no characters appear in the display, the battery
may be discharged or defective. Try another battery. If
some other problem is occurring, turn power off and
then on again to reset the control logic. Also make
sure that the controls are properly set. If it still does
not operate correctly, return it for service.
NOTE: There are no user-serviceable components in
the radio. Altering internal adjustments can cause
illegal emissions, void the warranty, and result in
improper operation that can seriously damage the
radio.
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