3. To return to receive, release the PTT key. "TX" disappears
from the display.
• If the PTT key is pressed for more than 5 minutes, "TX"
starts blinking and the transmission ends. The TX time out
tone will sound until the PTT key is released.
• If the battery indicator drops to the 1-mark level on the dis-
play, when the PTT key is pressed, the radio will not trans-
mit and the "TX" icon starts blinking (refer to the description
of the Battery Indicator).
Lighted Keys and Display
To light the display, press any key excluding the PTT key.
• If you press any button other than the PTT key while the
display and keypad are illuminated, it remains illuminated
for another 5 seconds.
Battery Indicator
When the unit is On, battery power is always indicated on the
display.
When the battery is fully charged, the
battery indicator appears as follows:
When the battery is nearly dis-
charged, the battery indicator appears
as follows:
• When the battery indicator drops to the 1-mark level on the
display, the radio will receive but will not transmit.
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