GETTING

STARTED

Selecting

A

Channel

VHF 725

Unit

Battery

Pack

D-Ring with Slot

FIGURE 3

Selected Channel

Band

Select

Channel

Select

FIGURE 4

4.If you have an additional NiCad Battery Pack to use as a spare, you may insert it directly into the charging stand for recharging.

5.To remove a depleted Battery Pack and install a spare, lift up the D-Ring on the Battery Pack screw and use it or a coin inserted in the screw slot to turn the screw to remove the depleted Battery Pack from the unit.

6.After installing the spare Battery Pack, press the POWER key to be certain the battery has been properly charged and the unit is functioning.

Observe the Battery Level indicator on the LCD display to be certain you have installed a fully charged Battery Pack.

NOTE: If using two battery packs, with one as a spare, it is recommended to cycle both packs through the unit as NiCad batteries will self- discharge when stored for long periods of time. This practice will ensure a fully charged spare battery at all times.

Selecting a Channel

To begin using the VHF 725 you will want to select a channel to monitor while you personalize the unit settings, such as volume and squelch. When you power-up the unit, a channel will automatically be selected, but it may not be suitable for making unit settings.

To select a channel:

1.Use the U/I/C Channel Band key to select USA, International, or Canadian channel bands. (Figure 4) The unit was set at the factory to channel 10 before shipment.

2.Press the UP or DOWN arrow key to scroll through the channels available on the selected band. (Figure 4) If you don’t know which channel to select, refer to the Channel List in Appendix C on pages 28 and 29.

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