ADI AR-146 - TRANSMITTER OPERATION; Transmit Basics

1. Press the VFO/MPV Key to select the VFO mode.
2. Press the F key for longer than 1 second. The F indicator should
light in the display.
3. Press the SHFT/REV key within 10 seconds of pressing the F key.
The current frequency step size will be displayed.
4. Rotate the tuning control or press the UP/DN switches on the
microphone until the desired tuning step size appears in the
display.
5. To complete the programming of the step size you can press any
key on the front panel except the POWER key, or simply wait 10
seconds and the microprocessor will automatically return to the
normal frequency display.
5-3 TRANSMITTER OPERATION
Caution
1. Ensure that an antenna with a low standing wave ration
(SWR) is attached to the antenna connector before attempting
to transmit Failure to provide proper termination may result in
damage to the final amplifier section.
2. Always check to ensure is clear before
transmitting.
the frequency
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Note
The use of LOW power is recommended whenever possible, to
avoid interfering with other stations.
5-3-1 Transmit Basics
1. Select the desired operating frequency using any of the methods
previously discusse.
2. Press the LOW/DIM key to select the desired transmit output.
3, Check the frequency to see if it is occupied before you transmit.
4. Press the PTT switch. The TX indicator will light, and the RF meter
will deflect to the right.
If you have selected the LOW power position, the indicator will
appear in the display and the RF meter will only deflect slightly.
When HI power has been selected the RF meter will deflect full
scale.
5. Speak into the microphone. The recommended distance to the
microphone is 5 cm (2 inches).
xA “ OFF” will appear on the display if TX frequency is out of the
Range.