Operation

1.Turn VOL clockwise to turn on the transceiver.

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2.Select Channel A or B using the CHANNEL switch on the top of the transceiver.

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3.To conserve battery power, set POWER to LO. If the person you transmit to has trouble receiving your signal, set POWER to HI.

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4.To transmit, hold down push-to-talk, then hold your transceiver about 3 inches from your mouth and speak slowly in a normal tone of voice. The BUSY•TX/LO BATT indicator lights red.

5.When you finish your message, release push-to-talk. The BUSY•TX/ LO BATT indicator lights green when you receive a transmission.

6.Adjust VOL to a comfortable listen- ing level.

7.If you are not using CTCSS, wait until there is no signal on the chan- nel, then slowly turn SQL/CTCSS clockwise until the background noise stops.

Note: Do not turn SQL/CTCSS too far clockwise because you might cut out weak signals.

If you are using CTCSS (see “Why Use CTCSS?” on Page 11), turn SQL/CTCSS counterclockwise until it clicks.

8.To turn off the transceiver, turn VOL counterclockwise.