Emergency Operation; Controls And Functions - Uniden BC-880FM Owner's Manual

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may cause violations of the technical regulations in Part 95 of the FCC Rules or in
violation of type acceptance requirements in Part 2 of the rules.

EMERGENCY OPERATION

1. Press 9/19/NORM or turn Channel Selector knob to Channel 9.
2. Press PTT and speak clearly.
3. If there is no response, select an active channel and ask that party
to relay your emergency broadcast on Channel 9.
All channels except Channel 9 may be used for normal communication. The FCC
reserves Channel 9 for emergencies involving the immediate safety of individuals
or protection of property. Use Channel 9 to render assistance to a motorist.
This is an FCC rule and applies to all CB radio operators.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

1. Volume Control knob with Power On/Off. Turn the knob
clockwise until it clicks to turn power on or counterclockwise until
it clicks to turn power off.
2. SQUELCH knob: Reduces background noise when there is no
incoming signal.
3. S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter: Displays Send/Receive signal strength, RF
Power, and SWR reading.
4. Channel Number display.
5. Operation buttons and associated LEDs:
ƒ Talkback: Talkback lets you monitor yourself when transmitting.
Press Talkback to activate the function (LED = on). With Talkback
active, press PTT and adjust the volume with the Channel
Selector/MENU/OK knob. (Levels 00 - 15)
ƒ MIC Gain: Adjusts microphone sensitivity. Delivers up to 100%
modulation. With MIC Gain active, press PTT and adjust the gain
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