ADI COMMANDO 246 BM - Receiver Operation; Basic Reception Procedure

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 VFO key
This key functions just like the VFO key on the front of the radio.
 MR key
This key functions just like the MR key on the front of the radio.
 MHz key
This key functions just like the MHz key on the front of the radio.
 16-Tone DTMF keypad
These buttons are used to activate the DTMF encoder.
 LOCK key
This key will deactivate all functions of the microphone except the
PTT function and DTMF key pad.
5-2 RECEIVER OPERATION
Audio confirmation is provided whenever a front panel key is
depressed. You can disable this function by pressing the F key for
longer than 1 second and then pressing the DTMF key.
5-2-1 Reception
1. Connect the power supply, antenna, and microphone and then
adjust the controls as follows:
Power switch..................OFF
Volume Control..............Full Counterclockwise
Power switch of power supply
(Fixed station)................OFF
SQ Control.....................Full Counterclockwise
2. Turn on the Power Supply and then turn on the transceivers
PWR switch. The display should indicate a frequency. Fig.1
shows examples of frequencies that will appear on the various
models. In addition to the frequency you may see one or more
control indicators illuminate on the display.
AR-147
AR-247
TM281A
Commando 246BM
AR-447