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SENDING A MESSAGE
1. Turn the radio on and set the desired System and
Group as described under
RECEIVE A MESSAGE
steps 1-3.
2. Observe the display for the absence of both the
BUSY indicator and the NC indicator to ensure that
no one is transmitting on the selected Group and
ensuring radio is in service area.
3. Press and hold the PTT bar. The radio will perform
the necessary signalling required to obtain a
communication channel. If the signalling is
unsuccessful, the radio will sound the appropriate
alert tone(s).
4. When the channel has been acquired, the red TX
LED on top panel and the BUSY status flag in the
display are illuminated and, if programmed, the Call
Originate tone will sound.
5. Hold the radio about 3 inches from your mouth and
speak as you would normally into the microphone.
6. Release the PTT bar when the transmission is
complete and listen for any reply.
SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT
In normal operation the squelch is automatically set
by the radio and does not need adjusting. If it becomes
necessary to adjust the squelch, the squelch may be
adjusted using the following procedure: