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Operation

Note: You can only communicate with another transceiver that is using the same channel and/or the same CTCSS code as your transceiver.

1.Turn VOLUME clockwise to turn on the transceiver, turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until you hear a hissing sound, then adjust the vol- ume to a comfortable listening level.

illus - show VOLUME being

adjusted

2.If you did not set the transceiver to use a CTCSS code, wait until there is no signal on the channel. Then turn SQUELCH clockwise until the background noise between signals stops.

3.To conserve battery power, slide HI/LO to LO. If the person you transmit to has trouble receiving your signal, slide HI/LO to HI.

illus - show HI/LO switch

4.To transmit, hold down PUSH TO TALK. Then hold the transceiver about 3 inches from your mouth and speak slowly in a normal voice. The RX/TX indicator lights red.

illus - show PUSH TO TALK and RX/TX indicator

5.Release PUSH TO TALK when you finish your transmission.

illus - show SQUELCH

6. To turn off the transceiver, turn

being adjusted

VOLUME counterclockwise until it

 

clicks.

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