■Call Channel Mode
Call Channel mode allows you to quickly select a preset channel to allow immediate calls on that frequency. The Call channel can be conveniently used as an emergency channel within your group.
1Select your desired band (A or B).
•The Call channel has a dedicated frequency for both bands A and B. The default frequency for band A is 144 MHz. The default frequency for band B is 430/440 MHz.
2Press [CALL] to enter Call Channel mode.
• “C” appears on the display.
3Press [CALL] again to return to your previous operating frequency.
Transmitting
1Select your desired band and frequency/channel.
2Press and hold the microphone [PTT] switch and speak into the microphone to transmit.
•The 
icon and the RF power meter appear on the display for the selected transmit band. The RF power meter shows the relative transmit output power.
•The 
/ 
/ 
icon appears on the display, depending on what output power you have selected {page 70}.
•Speak into the microphone in your normal voice, while keeping the microphone approximately 5 cm from your mouth. Speaking too close to the microphone or too loudly may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of your signal at the receiving station.
3When you finish speaking, release the [PTT] switch.
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