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To Transmit, Continued
it will not be illuminated if the radio indicates a "clear" channel. When the
channel is "clear", hold the radio microphone area approximately 2-3
inches from your mouth, keeping the antenna vertical and away from face
or eyes. Press and hold the P-T-T bar on the side of the radio, and begin
speaking in a clear, normal tone. Release the P-T-T bar when you have
finished speaking.
CAUTION: Operation of the transmitter without a proper antenna installed
may result in permanent damage to the radio.
NOTE: The radio's LED will glow red continuously when you have the P-T-T
bar pressed and are transmitting. If the red LED starts "flashing", the battery
needs to be recharged and transmission will cease. Recharge the battery
fully before attempting more than one transmission.
Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones
Your SP-200 Series radio has a sophisticated microprocessor control which
provides a series of audible alert tones. Upon each power-up, a quick melody*
indicates that the self-test of the microprocessor functions has been completed.
A series of tones may be sounded with any of the following conditions:
•Attempt to transmit on a channel set for receive only
•Attempt to transmit on a channel that is already in use when busy channel
lockout has been programmed into the radio*
•Transmitting time has exceeded time-out timer programmed length*
•Low battery condition
•Selecting a channel with no programmed frequency
* Indicates a function that is initially programmed into the radio by your
Maxon Dealer.
See the Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones chart on next page for full
detail.