VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL)

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2Install the optional VS-3 unit to use this function {page 84}. Each time you change the transceiver mode such as VFO

3or Memory Recall, the transceiver automatically announces

the new mode.

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The table below shows what the transceiver automatically

5announces when it enters a new mode.

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Key PressedNew ModeAnnouncement

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[VFO]

VFO

“VFO”

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[MR]

Memory Recall

“MR”

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[CALL]

Call Channel

“Call”

[PM]

Programmable

“PM”

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Memory

 

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[MNU]

Menu

“Menu”

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[BAND SEL]

New TX/

Current frequency1

 

Control band

 

 

 

 

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Mic PF key

Keypad Direct

“Enter”

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programmed with

Entry

 

Enter {page 72}2

 

 

 

 

 

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1When pressed in Memory Recall mode, the transceiver

16announces the channel number, “channel”, and the

frequency.

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2When pressed in VFO or Memory Recall mode.

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In addition, the transceiver announces the displayed information as follows when pressing Mic [6] in Microphone Control mode {page 77} or the PF key programmed with Voice {page 72}.

In VFO mode, announces the VFO frequency on the Control band beginning with the 100 MHz digit. For the MHz decimal point, announces “point”.

In Memory Recall mode, announces the channel number, “channel”, and the frequency. For the L or U channels, announces “low” or “up”, the channel number, and the frequency.

In Channel Display mode, announces only the channel number. For the L or U channels, announces “low” or “up” and the channel number.

In Call Channel mode, announces “call” and the frequency.

Note:

To deactivate the Voice Synthesizer function after installing the optional VS-3 unit, access Item No. 3 (Voice) under Menu No. 14 (Audio), and select OFF.

While using Transceiver Lock or All Lock, the transceiver makes an announcement only when pressing Mic [6] in Microphone Control mode or the PF key programmed with Voice.

The Voice Synthesizer function does not work while transmitting or scanning.

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