Uniden AX 144 owner manual Indicator Function

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INDICATOR FUNCTION

1.S/RF METER: This meter displays relative transmitter RF output power when transmitting, and input signal strength when receiving. The meter is illuminated when power is on, the illumination can be adjusted by the DIMMER switch for optimum brightness.

2.TX/RX INDICATOR: The TX/RX light in the upper right corner of the front panel lights in red color when the microphone button is pressed and transmitter is in operation. It lights in green color when the microphone button is released and the receiver is in operation.

PRESSTO TALK MICROPHONE

The receiver and transmitter are controlled by the press-to-talk switch on the microphone. Press the switch and the transmitter is activated. Release the switch to receive. When transmitting, hold the microphone about three inches from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level.

RECEIVE OPERATING PROCEDURE

1.Place the CB-PA switch in CB position.

2.Turn the set on by turning the VOLUME CONTROL clockwis~, past click. NOTE: Microphone must be plugged in for receiver to operate.

3.Set the VOLUME CONTROL to a comfortable level.

4.Set the Mode Selector Switch to the desired mode.

5.Listen to the background noise from the speaker. Turn the SQUELCH CONTROL slowly clockwi-se, until the noise just disappears. The Squelch is now properly adjusted. The receiver will remain quiet until a signal is received. Do not advance th€ control too far, or some of the weaker signals will not be heard.

6.Set the Channel Selector to the desired channel.

7.Adjust the CLARIFIER to clearly receive SSB or AM signals.

TRANSMIT OPERATING PROCEDURE

1.Select the desired channel of transmission.

2.If the channel is clear, depress the push-to-talk switch on the microphone and speak in a normal voice.

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