15
PRELIMINARY
Operating Radio
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Operating Radio
Check channel activity by pressing monitor button. You will hear static if the channel
is clear to use. Do not transmit if someone is speaking on the channel.
• Press and hold M. and speak into radio.
Note: To maximize clarity hold radio two-to-three inches away from mouth.)
• To listen for messages, release M.
Note: The transmit light on the front left of the radio flashes every three seconds
when radio is On and is steady red when transmitting.
Signal Strength Indicator
Monitor Signal Strength Indicator
To check for channel activity, press and hold the J button. You’ll
hear static if the channel is clear and w 0 will display. Press J
to release. To avoid interrupted conversation, wait until the channel
is clear or switch to another channel.
Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may affect the strength of the incoming
signal.
The radio will display w when there is activity on the frequency.
When receiving the display will show w and a signal strength of
1 (weakest) through 6 (strongest) .
This
can help to determine when a
radio is moving out of range.
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