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2BASIC OPERATION
■Call procedure
When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS
and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice
transmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selec-
tive calling system which allows you to call specific station(s)
only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you.
qSelect the desired TX code channel, 2/5-tone code or
Talkgroup ID code* according to your System Operator’s
instructions.
• This may not be necessary depending on programming.
• Refer to pgs. 10–12 for selection.
*Digital mode operation only.
wPush the call key (assigned to one of the dealer program-
mable keys; except for the Digital mode operation) or [PTT].
eAfter transmitting, the remainder of your communication
can be carried out in the normal fashion.
■Receiving and transmitting
Receiving:
qPush [ ] to turn the power ON.
wPush [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select a channel, in
sequence.
eWhen receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a
comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
qTake the microphone off hook.
• 2/5-tone mute may be released. (The ‘audible’condition is
selected and BUSY indicator lights green.)
• Apriority channel may be selected automatically.
wWait for the channel to become clear.
• The channel is busy when BUSYindicator lights green.
ePush [CALL] when initiating a call from your side.
• Coded audio may be heard from the transceiver, then “ ”
appears.
• This operation may not be necessary depending on your signal-
ing system. Ask your dealer for details.
rWhile pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro-
phone at your normal voice level.
tRelease [PTT] 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.
Selective calling Non-selective calling
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