Phantom PS1000Page 22
10 BASIC OPERATION

10.1 RECEPTION

1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply and
antenna are properly connected.
2. Press and hold the [PWR] key on the RAM+ mic or on the front panel of the
Phantom PS1000 until the radio turns on.
3. Press the [SQL] key, then press the [] key until the “ ” icon will
appears. This state is known as “squelch off”.
4. Press the [VOL] key, then press the [] key until the noise or audio from
the speaker is at a comfortable level.
5. Press the [] or [] key to select the clear channel.
6. Press the [SQL] key, then press the [] until the random noise disappears
(and “ ” icon will disappears). This state is known as the “squelch
threshold.”
7. Press the [] or [] key to select the desired channel. Refer to the channel
chart on page 61 for available channels.
8. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening
level. The “ ” indicator in the LCD is displayed indicating that the
channel is being used.

10.2 TRANSMISSION

1. Perform steps 1 through 7 of RECEPTION.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
3 Press the PTT (push-to-talk) switch. The “ ” indicator in the LCD is
displayed.
4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.
5. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch.

10.3 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT)

When the PTT switch on the microphone is held down, transmit time is limited
to 5 minutes. This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck microphone.
About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will
be heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatically go to receive
mode, even if the PTT switch is continually held down. Before transmitting again,
the PTT switch must first be released and then pressed again.