BASIC OPERATION
The MEMO/M.PRG, SCAN/DUAL, BAND/HI/LO, and LIGHT/LOCK buttons are
TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF
Rotate the PWR/VOLUME knob clockwise until it clicks to turn the unit on. To turn the unit off, rotate the knob
SELECTING A BAND
Three bands are available on the VHF5 - USA, International and Weather. The USA band are frequencies for use in US boundaries. The International band are frequencies for use outside US boundaries. The Weather band monitors NOAA/Canada weather broadcasts. To switch between bands, press the BAND/HI/LO button until the desired band is reached. The band in use is indicated on the LCD by USA, INT or WX. When tuned to the WX band and the active weather channel for your area, the VHF5 will sound NOAA Weather Alert tones as they are received. Note: The VHF5 will sound NOAA Weather Alert tones even when the volume is turned down. You must turn volume up to hear specific weather alerts for your area.
SELECTING A CHANNEL
Select the appropriate band - USA, International or Weather. Once the band is selected, rotate the CHL/SQL knob either clockwise or
TRANSMITTING A CALL
The PTT
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