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4.Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.

5.To cut out background noise between transmis- sions, wait until there is no signal on the chan- nel, then slowly turn SQUELCH clockwise until the background noise stops.

Note: Do not turn SQUELCH too far clockwise because you might cut out weak signals, too.

6.To turn off the transceiver, turn VOLUME counter- clockwise until you hear it click.

TRANSMITTING

We recommend you try receiving transmissions be- fore you try to transmit.

Follow these steps to transmit.

1.Press and hold the talk button. TX appears on the display, and the signal meter on the display shows the output level. Hold the transceiver about 2-3 inches from your mouth and speak slowly and clearly in a normal tone of voice.

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2.When you finish transmitting, release the talk button.

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Radio Shack TRC-234 owner manual Transmitting