Basic Operation 13
Making a Call
1. Select the desired channel or group.
If the
BUSY
indicator appears, the channel is
active with traffic and you must wait until the
channel is available. If you attempt to transmit
while the
BUSY
indicator is displayed, the
WAIT
indicator appears. The radio sounds a warning
beep when the channel is available.
2. Lift the microphone off the microphone clip
once the channel is available.
You may also have to press the monitor key
(
)
briefly, depending on the options fitted
to your radio.
3. Hold the microphone about 2 inches (5 cm)
from your mouth and press the PTT key, located
on the side of the microphone (Step 1).
4. Speak clearly into the microphone.
5. Release the PTT key when you have finished
talking (Step 2).
Step 2Step 1