3: Operation
3-2 PRC1077-MSOP
5. Turn the Function switch to the desired function:
6. Turn the Channel switch to the desired channel:
7. Set the VOLUME control knob to the desired level (0 to 10).
Settings, Indications and Connections
Power Knob The Power switch sets the transmitted output power.
Function knob The Function knob sets the various radio functionality.
• RX TEST
• SQUELCH
•TONE
•RETX
•LITE
•MAN
• Preset Channels (1 to 9)
Position Description
OFF Turns transceiver off.
LO Turns transceiver on; sets output power to 0.5W.
MED Turns transceiver on; sets output power to 2.0W.
HI Turns transceiver on; sets output power to 5.0W.
Position Description
RX TEST No receiver noise - background noise in receiver.
SQUELCH Receiver squelched - no background noise, audio only when
signal is received.
TONE Receiver squelched - no background noise, audio only on
150-MHz tone. Transmitter is modulated with 150 MHz
tone.
RETX Permits radio retransmission operation.
LITE Momentarily back-lights frequency display. This lever
position is spring loaded.