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The PMR1290/1295
is a Class License band. Always identify
yourself when transmitting on the same channel.
IMPORTANT: Before transmitting on a UHF channel listen to ensure
it is not already in use.
Transmitting (sending speech)
The unit is continuously in the Receive mode when the unit is
turned ON and not transmitting. When a signal is received on the
current channel, “
RX
” icon will be displayed on the LCD screen and
the receiver LED will light up.
a. Press and hold the
PTT
(push to talk) button to transmit
your voice. “
TX
” icon will be displayed on the LCD
Screen.
b. Hold the unit in a vertical position with the MIC
(Microphone) 5 cm away from the mouth. While holding
the
PTT
button, speak into the
MIC
(microphone) in a
normal tone of voice.
c. Release the
PTT
button when you have finished
transmitting.
Monitor
You can use the Monitor feature to check for weak signals on the
current channel.
a. Press and hold the
UP
and
DOWN
buttons at the same
time. “ ” icon will be displayed on the LCD screen. Your
radio will pick up signals on the current channel, including
background noise.
b. Press the
UP
and
Down
buttons to stop the channel
monitoring.
Operation
