Controls and Indicators

CARE OF OPTIONAL RECHARGEABLE Ni-Cd BATTERIES

The following is meant as general information regarding Ni-Cd batteries.

•Always allow the battery to fully charge before using.

•Allow the batteries to fully discharge before recharging. Full discharge will be indicated by the “BATT. LOW” indicator.

•The above will prevent the batteries from developing “memory” which effectively reduces their capacity.

•It is better to store Ni-Cd batteries that are discharged rather than charged.

•Never use batteries which differ from the ones recommended. Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different capacities.

•If you experience problems when using the transceiver, check the following:

A.Batteries must be in good condition;

B.The volume level and squelch control setting;

C.The channel selector for an active channel;

D.The antenna must be properly inserted.

1.Antenna connector with BNC connector: To obtain better results, use either a telescopic or an external antenna.

2.Squelch Knob: for the maximum receiver sensitivity, the control must be regulated exactly where the receiver background noise disappears.

3.	On/Off Volume Control: In “OFF” position your transceiver is off. Turn this control clockwise to switch on
	the unit. Continue turning the knob clockwise to set the audio level, until you get a comfortable reception.
4.	Display: Indicates the selected channel (from 1 to 40). The display turns off when the squelch is operative.

5.“BATT. LOW” LED: This indicator lights when the batteries are low. Replace the alkaline or recharge the AA Ni-Cd batteries.

6.“TX” LED: The indicator lights when the unit is transmitting

7.Speaker

8.Microphone: during transmission, hold the microphone two inches from your mouth, speaking in a clear, normal voice.

9.Push to Talk Button (“PTT”): By pressing it, the transmitter is activated. When released, you activate the receiver.

10.“Channel UP” button: Tunes to the next channel. Autorepeat is activated by holding this button.

11.“Channel DOWN” button: Tunes to the previous channel. Autorepeat is activated by holding this button.

12.“SPK” jack: external loudspeaker jack (the internal loudspeaker will be disabled).

13.“PTT/MIC” jack: PTT jack / external microphone.

14.13.8 VDC Charge: Power supply/charge jack. You can power the unit from external sources (car battery, etc.) and to recharge the Ni-Cd batteries.

15.“HI/LOW” Switch: Selects the output power level during transmission.

16.Battery Compartment: Insert 9 AA alkaline or Ni-Cd batteries. (Note: alkaline batteries are not rechargeable).

17.Belt Clip

18.Hole for wrist strap

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