1.7 TRANSMITTING
1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of RECEPTION.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel and make sure it is
clear.
3. For communications over short distances, press the [H/L] key
and select low power (1 watt) Transmitting on 1 watt prolongs
battery life, and should be selected whenever possible.
4. When receiving a signal, wait until the signal stops before
transmitting. The transceiver cannot transmit and receive
simultaneously.
5. Press the [PTT] (push-to-talk) switch to begin your transmission.
To confirm transmission in progress the LCD indicator illuminates
TX and the LED illuminates RED.
6. Holding the transceiver 1 inch from your mouth speak slowly
and clearly into the microphone.
7. When the transmission is finished, release the [PTT] switch.
1.8 INT, USA, & CANADIAN MODES
In compliance with worldwide license regulations
the following version of HT840 are available:
Version A : INT, USA, & Canadian modes
Version B, C and D : INT mode only
1. In the case of version A only ; to change the channel set of the
transceiver, hold down the [WX] key, The mode changes from
U.S.A to Canadian to International.
2. Refer to the marine channel charts in this booklet for allocated
channels in each mode.
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