I Receiving and transmitting
D Receiving
1� Select a channel by rotating [CH/GRP], or pushing
the Keypad keys� (p� 12)
2� When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the
audio output level�
TIP:
When a call is received:
•
is displayed�
• You can hear received audio from the speaker�
• The S-meter displays the received signal strength�
D Transmitting
1� Select a channel by rotating [CH/GRP] or pushing
the Keypad keys� (p� 12)
2� Pus
or
until
Software Key area�
3� Hold down
transmit frequency of the selected channel�
•
blinks while holding down�
NOTE: If the channel is busy, wait until it
becomes clear, or change to another channel�
4� Hold down [PTT] on the handset and speak into
the microphone at your normal voice level�
•
is displayed while transmitting�
NOTE: If "SWR" is displayed during the
transmission, check your antenna system�
5� Release [PTT] to receive�
•
is displayed�
I DSC Scan
To receive a DSC call, such as an Individual call or a
Group call, push [D-SCAN] to enter the DSC watch
mode�
DSC watch mode
is displayed in the
to temporarily monitor the
BASIC OPERATION
Software Keys
NOTE: The Time-out Timer function cuts OFF
transmission after 16 minutes of continuously
transmitting�
TIP: To maximize the readability of your transmitted
signal, pause for a second after holding down [PTT]�
Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from
your mouth, and then speak at your normal voice
level�
NOTE: The following frequencies are always
automatically monitored with this transceiver�
2187�5, 4207�5, 6312�0, 8414�5, 12577�0, and
16804�5 kHz
L The setting for monitoring these frequencies can be
changed in the Scanning Receiver setting� (p� 56)
5
Keypad
keys
[CH/GRP] [VOL]
[D-SCAN]
5
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