Talkin
g and Rece
iving
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Talking and Receiving
Basic Radio Operation
1. Press and hold
to check for channel activity. If you hear static, the channel
is clear to use. Do not transmit if someone is speaking on the channel. Press
again to stop monitoring.
2. To talk, press and hold
Push to Talk
and speak into the microphone. Hold the
radio 2 to 3 inches away from your mouth.
3. To listen, release
Push to Talk
.
The transmit LED on the top of the radio is red when transmitting.
Signal Strength and Channel Busy Indicators
Note:
Obstacles that
block the signal path may affect the strength of the incoming signal.
When there is activity on a frequency, the radio displays
and
the transmit light blinks at a faster rate of once per second.
When there is activity on the same frequency and code as your radio
(your radio is receiving), the radio displays
and a signal
strength from 1 (weakest) to 6 (strongest). This can help determine
when a radio is moving out of range.
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