TRANSMIT
1
Turn your radio on.
2
Use the Channel Selector knob to select the
desired channel.
Note:
Monitor for traffic before transmitting
to ensure that you do not "talk over"
someone who is already transmitting
3
Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to
5cm) from your mouth. Press the PTT button
to talk.
•
The LED indicator lights steady red while
the call is being sent.
4
Release the PTT to listen.
REPEATER OR TALKAROUND
MODE
Talkaround Mode enables you to communicate
with another radio when either:
•
The repeater is not operating.
–or–
•
Your radio is out of the repeater's range but
within communicating distance of another
radio.
To Select either Repeater Mode or
Talkaround Mode
Press the preprogrammed Repeater/
Talkaround button (see page 13) to toggle
between Repeater Mode and Talkaround Mode.
VOX OPERATION
When hands-free operation is desired, your
radio can transmit by voice alone using the
VOX feature when you speak through an
accessory that is connected to your radio.
Connecting a VOX Headset
1
Turn off your radio.
2
Connect the VOX accessory to your radio and
turn the radio on.
Enable or Disable VOX
To enable or disable VOX operation, press the
preprogrammed VOX button (see page 17).
Note: Pressing the PTT button disables VOX.
– or –
21
English