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BASIC OPERATION
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Transmitting
NOTE:
To prevent interference, listen on the channel be-
fore transmitting by pushing and holding
[SQL]
.
q
Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 18, 19)
• Transmission is available on the 144 MHz/430 MHz amateur
bands only.
• Select output power if desired. See the section at right for details.
w
Push and hold
[PTT]
to transmit.
• Tx/Rx indicator lights red.
• S/RF meter shows the output power level.
e
Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level.
• DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort your speech.
r
Release
[PTT]
to return to receive.
■
Transmit power selection
The transceiver has two output power levels to suit your op-
erating requirements. Low output power during short-range
communications may reduce the possibility of interference to
other stations and will reduce current consumption.
➥
Push and hold
[LOW](3)
for 1 sec. to toggle the transmit
output power between High and Low.
• “LOW” appears when the low power is selected.
A
MemoName
µ
PRIO
PRIO WX
WX EMR
EMR
DTCS
DTCS
FM
FM
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
ATT
ATT
145 000
P SKIP
+DUP
+DUP
25
000
000
Appears
Low power transmission
High power transmission
Tx/Rx indicator
Microphone
CAUTION:
Transmitting without an antenna will damage
the transceiver.
