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3 BASIC OPERATION
■Receiving
qPush [PWR] to turn the power ON.
wPush
eRotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level.
rPush
•“ ” indicator disappears.
tSet the desired frequency using [DIAL] or keypad. y When a signal is received on the set frequency:
•“ ” indicator appears.
•Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker.
When [SQL] control is too “tight,” squelch may not open for weak signals. To receive weaker signals, loosen the squelch
■Transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.
NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the frequency be- fore transmitting. If the frequency is busy, wait until the channel is clear.
qSet the desired frequency in COM band using [DIAL] or keypad.
•COM band frequency range:
wPush and hold [PTT] to transmit.
•“” indicator appears.
eSpeak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
•DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak too loudly. This may distort the signal.
rRelease [PTT] to return to receive.
■ANL function
The ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) function reduces noise components such as that caused by engine ignition systems while receiving.
•Push [ANL•SCAN] to turn the ANL function ON/OFF.
“ ” appears on the display while the ANL function is ON.
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