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BASIC OPERATION
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■ Channel selection
Several types of channel selections are available. Methods
may differ according to your system set up.
NON-ZONE TYPE:
Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELEC-
TOR]* to select the desired operating channel, in sequence;
or, push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] keys to select a
channel directly.
• Up to 16 pre-programmed channels can be selected via [ROTARY
SELECTOR].*
ZONE TYPE:
Push [Zone], then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] or rotate
[ROTARY SELECTOR]* to select the desired zone.
AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE:
Channel setting is not necessary for this type. When turning
power ON, the transceiver automatically starts scanning.
Scanning stops when receiving a call.
*Depending on the pre-setting.
■ Call procedure
When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS
and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice
transmission. The tone signaling employed may be a selective
calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only
and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you.
q Select the desired TX code channel or 2-tone code
according to your System Operator’s instructions.
• This may not be necessary depending on programming.
• Refer to ((☞ pages 14 or 15)) for selection.
w Push the call key (assigned to one of the dealer program-
mable keys: [Emer], [Side1], [Side2], [Side3], [P0], [P1],
[P2] and [P3]) or [PTT].
e After transmitting a 2-tone code, the remainder of your
communication can be carried out in the normal fashion.
