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YOUR FIRST QSOAre you ready to give your transceiver a quick try?
Reading this section should get your voice on the
air right away. The instructions below are
intended only as a quick guide. If you encounter
problems or there is something you would like to
know more, read the detailed explanations given
later in this manual.
YOUR FIRST QSOqPress [ ] (Power) briefly to switch the transceiver
power ON.
•A high pitched double beep sounds and a Power-on
message appears momentarily. The various indicators
and the current operating frequency appear on the LCD.
•The transceiver stores the current parameters when it is
turned OFF and automatically recalls those parameters
the next time you turn the transceiver ON.
wTurn the Volume control clockwise, to the 9 o’clock
position.
eTurn the Tuning control to select a reception
frequency.
•You may further turn the Volume control to adjust the
volume level of the signal.
rTo transmit, hold the microphone approximately 5 cm
(2 inches) from your mouth.
tPress and hold Mic [PTT], then speak in your normal
tone of voice.
yRelease Mic [PTT] to receive.
uRepeat steps r, t, and y to continue
communication.
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