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5 BASIC OPERATION
■ Transmitting
NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the channel be-
fore transmitting by pushing and holding [SQL].
qSet the operating frequency. (pgs. 18, 19)
• Transmission is available on the 144 MHz/430 MHz amateur
bands only.
• Select output power if desired. See the section at right for details.
wPush and hold [PTT] to transmit.
• Tx/Rx indicator lights red.
• S/RF meter shows the output power level.
eSpeak into the microphone using your normal voice level.
• DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort your speech.
rRelease [PTT] to return to receive.
■ Transmit power selection
The transceiver has two output power levels to suit your op-
erating requirements. Low output power during short-range
communications may reduce the possibility of interference to
other stations and will reduce current consumption.
➥
Push and hold [LOW](3) for 1 sec. to toggle the transmit
output power between High and Low.
•“LOW” appears when the low power is selected.
