3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
BASIC OPERATION |
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SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF |
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2To switch the transceiver OFF, press [ ] (POWER) again.
•When you turn the transceiver OFF, a low pitched double beep sounds.
•The transceiver stores the parameters when it is turned OFF. It recalls these parameters next time you turn the transceiver ON again.
ADJUSTING VOLUME
Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio output level and counterclockwise to decrease the output level.
SELECTING A BAND
By default, two frequencies are displayed on the LCD. The frequency on top is called the
Press [A/B] to select the
MULTI-SCROLL KEY
This transceiver has a
•If you are not receiving a signal, press and hold [MONI] to unmute the speaker, then adjust the VOL control to a comfortable audio output level.
ADJUSTING SQUELCH
The purpose of the Squelch is to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the squelch level correctly set, you will hear sound only while actually receiving signals. The higher the selected squelch level, the stronger the signals must be, to receive. The appropriate squelch level depends on the ambient RF noise conditions. You can configure independent threshold squelch levels for the
1Press [SQL].
• The current squelch level appears.
2Turn the Tuning control or press []/ [] to adjust the level.
•Select the level at which the background noise is just eliminated when no signal is present.
/ keys
The / keys function in the same way as the Tuning control. These keys change the frequencies, memory channels, and other selections.
Note: You can use the Tuning control in place of the / keys for most of the controls.
/ OK key
Press to move to the next step or complete the setting in various modes, such as Menu mode, CTCSS frequency selection, and DCS code selection.
/ ESC key
Press to move back or cancel the entry in various modes, such as Menu mode, CTCSS frequency selection, and direct frequency entry.
MNU key
Press to enter the Menu mode.
In Menu mode, you can select the desired menu number by turning the Tuning control or pressing []/ []. It also functions as [OK] key.
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