Transmission - Standard Communications Horizon HX150S Owner's Manual

6. Press the
off in about 5 seconds. To turn off the lamp immediately, press the
key again.
7. To lock the channel in the operating mode, so it is not accidentally
changed, hold down the
the all the front panel controls except the H/L, PTT, PWR and
key. Key lock symbol "
channel is locked. Hold down the
unlock the channel. Key lock symbol "
8. When a message is received, "BUSY" appears on the LCD to indicate
that the channel is busy.

4.3 TRANSMISSION

1. Perform steps 1 through 5 of RECEPTION.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
3. For communications over short distances, press the H/L key until "L" is
displayed on the LCD. This indicates low power, approximately 1 watt.
Transmitting with 1 watt prolongs battery life. Low power (1 watt)
should be selected whenever possible.
4. If low power is not effective, select high power by pressing the H/L key
until "H" is displayed.
5. When receiving a signal, wait until the signal disappears before
transmitting. The transceiver cannot transmit and receive
simultaneously.
6. Press the PTT (push - to - talk) switch. "TX" and the output power
indicator (
LCD during transmission.
7. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone. Hold the microphone
about 1/2 to 1 inch away from your mouth.
8. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch.
9. Refer to the OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for standard
transceiver operating procedures.
HX150S
key to turn on the lamp. The lamp automatically turns
key for about 2 seconds. This locks
" appears on the display to indicate that the
NOTE
; high power or
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key for about 2 seconds to
" disappears from display.
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