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BASIC OPERATION
Important! – Before turning on the radio the first time, confirm that the power connections
have been made correctly and that a proper antenna is connected to the antenna jack.
Overview - Your authorized Dealer can program your radio for Conventional format.
RECEIVE
Switching Power ON
Turn power on by the VOL/PWR knob. The radio will beep.
Setting the volume
Turn the VOL/PWR knob clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to
decrease it.
Select a Channel
Use the rotary switch (channel knob) to select the operating channel.
Transmitting
Press the Monitor button to listen for channel activity
When receiving a call, transmit only after the incoming call ends. The radio cannot receive
a call and transmit simultaneously.
Press PTT switch.
If the channel is clear, the BUSY/TX indicator will grow red or orange. The radio is now
transmitting. While holding in the PTT switch, speak across the face of the microphone in
a clear and normal voice. For best transmission, hold the microphone about 1-1/2 to 2
inches away from your month. Release the PTT switch to receive.
If the Busy Channel Lockout feature has been programmed on a channel, the radio will
not transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will generate a continuous
low-pitched tone wile PTT switch is pressed. Release the PTT switch and wait for the
channel to be clear of activity.
If CTCSS or Digital Code Squelch (DCS) Lockout has been programmed on a channel,
the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received or when the carrier
being received includes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code.
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