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YOUR FIRST QSO
If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the
packaging material .....please don’t. The 7 steps given here will
get you on the air in your first QSO right away. So, you can enjoy
the exhilaration that comes with opening a brand new
transceiver.
After trying the rig for a while, settle back in your most
comfortable operating chair with this manual and your favorite
drink for an hour or two. The time spent will be worthwhile.
YOUR FIRST QSO
Switch ON the DC power supply, then
press the switch.
Turn the VOL and SQL controls to
approximately 9 o’clock.
Press

[BAND]

to select the VHF or
UHF band.
Turn the Tuning control to select a
frequency.
Press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak
in a normal tone of voice.
Release Mic [PTT] to receive.
Repeat steps and to continue
communication.
MC-53DM