Basic Operation; Turning On And Off The Transceiver; Reception; Transmission - Standard Horizon QUANTUM AIS GX6000 Owner's Manual

8 BASIC OPERATION

8.1

TURNING ON AND OFF THE TRANSCEIVER

1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply and
antenna are properly connected.
2. Press and hold the
3. Press and hold the
8.2

RECEPTION

1. Rotate the SQL knob fully counterclockwise. This state is known as "squelch
off".
2. Turn up the VOL knob until noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfort-
able level.
3. Rotate the SQL knob, clockwise until the random noise disappears. This
state is known as the "squelch threshold".
4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob or press the ▲/▼ key to
select the desired channel. Refer to the channel chart
on Pages 141, 141 and 142 to or available channels.
5. When a message is received, adjust the volume to
the desired listening level. The "[BUSY]" indicator on
the display indicates that communications are being
received.
8.3

TRANSMISSION

1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of RECEPTION.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
3. Press the microphone's PTT (push-to-talk) switch.
The "[TX]" indicator on the LCD is displayed.
4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.
5. When the transmission is finished, release the micro-
phone's PTT switch.
Position your mouth about 1/2" (1.5 cm) away from the microphone
hole and speak in a normal voice.
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key to turn the radio on.
key again to turn the radio off.
NOTE