Fig. 6a: TX indicator
Blinking
Fig. 6b: Receive-Only Channel Display
Fig. 7a: Hi Transmit Power Display
Fig. 7b: Lo Transmit Power Display
7. Transmitting a Signal
To transmit a signal, press the
•You cannot transmit on
•If the PTT key is pressed when the battery condition is low, one last transmission will be allowed, then an error tone will sound with BAT LO displayed. No further transmission will be allowed.
8.Selecting the Transmit Power
To change the transmit power, press and hold the H/L key for over two seconds (Fig. 7a, 7b).
Restricted Channels
Certain channels are limited by law to 1 watt transmit power (USA Mode Channel 12, 17, 67, 77; INT Mode Channel 15, 17, CAN Mode Channel 12, 15, 17, 20, 66, 77). These channels will always transmit on low (1 watt) power.
•You cannot change the transmit power setting on
•If you press the H/L key while scan- ning or while on a
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