4
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
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Previous view
Select the desired frequency band. (p. 35) q
On the Mode selection screen, touch “AM” or “FM” to w
select the AM or FM mode.
• To select the data mode, after selecting AM or FM, touch
“DATA” to select the data mode, if needed.
Rotate the Dial to tune a desired signal. e
• The S-meter displays the received signal strength.
•
The tuning step can be changed on the Tuning step selec-
tion screen by touching “kHz frequency.” (p. 38)
Rotate [AF] r (L)to adjust the audio to a comfort-
able listening level.
Push [PTT] on the microphone to transmit. t
• The TX/RX indicator lights red.
Speak into the microphone at your normal voice y
level.
If necessary, adjust the microphone gain or RF pow- u
er on the Mic gain/RF power adjustment display.
q Push
(C) to open the MIC gain/RF
power adjustment display.
w Rotate [M-CH] (L) to adjust the MIC gain, or
[BANK]
(L) to adjust the RF power.
• To adjust the MIC gain, adjust it with another station
listening to your voice for clarity.
When the MIC gain is adjusted too high, your
transmitted voice may be distorted.
e Push
(C) to close the display.
Release [PTT] to receive. i
NOTE: On the 144/440 MHz frequency band, you
can transmit in the AM mode.
Operating AM/FM
Convenient Receive functions
• Preamp and attenuator (p. 71)
• Twin PBT (passband tuning) (p. 75)
This function is not usable in the FM mode.
• AGC (auto gain control) (p. 72)
• Noise blanker (p. 76)
• Noise reduction (p. 77)
• Notch fi lter (p. 77)
Convenient Transmit functions
• VOX (voice operated transmit) (p. 80)
• Transmit quality monitor (p. 81)
• Tone control (p. 169)
The L, R, C or D in the
instructions indicate the
part of the controller.
L: Left side
R: Right side
C: Center bottom
D: Display (Touch panel)
L
eft
R
ight
C
enter
D
isplay
“AM” or “FM” appears