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3CONVENTIONALOPERATION
■Receiving and transmitting
NOTE:Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans-
ceiver. See p.2 for antenna attachment.

Receiving:

qRotate [VOL]to turn power ON.
wToggle [CHANNELSWITCH] (IC-F14S/F24S), rotate [CHAN-
NEL SELECTOR] (IC-F14/F24/F26-L) or push one of [MR-CH
1]to [MR-CH 4] key to select a channel.
For IC-F14S/F24S:
The memory channels 3 and 4 are available when [MR-CH 3]
and [MR-CH 4]keys are assigned.
eWhen receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a comfort-
able listening level.

Transmitting:

Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
qWhile pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at
a normal voice level.
• When a tone signalling system is used, the call procedure de-
scribed on p. 13 may be necessary.
wRelease [PTT]to return to receive.
IMPORTANT!:To maximize the readability of your signal;
1. Pause briefly after pushing [PTT].
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your
mouth, then speak into the microphone at a normal voice
level.
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