Transmission - Standard Horizon HX851 Owner's Manual

When the HX851 receives and computes a fix using
the internal GPS, a "
per right corner of the display. Position and time will
appear on the lower left corner of the display. When
the transceiver fails to receive a fix, the radio will
show the lower right display. In this case, you may
be in a poor location for satellite reception, such as
indoor use; try moving to a less obstructed position.
When the HX851 is first turned on, it may take several minutes to com-
pute a fix of your position. This is normal, as the HX851 is downloading
"almanac" information from the GPS satellites.

6.4 TRANSMISSION

1. Perform the "6.3 RECEPTION" discussion above.
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 (
" " is displayed on the display. This indicates Low
power (approximately 1 watt).
Note: Transmitting on 1 watt prolongs battery life. Low
power (1 watt) should be selected whenever possible.
4. If using Low power is not effective, select M1 power (2.5 watts: "
appears), M2 power (5 watts: "
" icon appears) by pressing the [ H/L (
"
5. When receiving a signal, wait until the incoming signal stops before trans-
mitting. The transceiver cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.
6. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch to transmit. During transmission, the
" " indicator will appear on the display and the TX/BUSY indicator will
grow red.
7. Position your mouth about 1/2 to 1 inch (1.2 ~ 2.5 cm) away from the small
mic hole. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.
8. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch.
HX851
NOTE
" icon will appear on the up-
" icon appears), or High power (6 watts:
)] key.
)] key until
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