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Preparation
Installing the Antenna
1. Rotate the antenna clockwise until it is secured.
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Do not hold or twist the upper part of the
antenna when installing or removing it. To do so
may break the conductors inside the antenna.
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Do not key the transmit without installing the
antenna. The transmitter components may be
damaged.
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When using an antenna other than the one
supplied, or connecting to an external antenna,
ensure that the SWR is adjusted to 1.5 or lower.
Hold the thick base
of the antenna
Attaching the Belt Clip
1. Attach the belt clip on the back of the
Transceiver using the two screws supplied.
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Be sure to use the supplied screws when
attaching the belt clip. Any other screws may
not secure the belt clip firmly to the battery
pack, the battery and transceiver may fall off,
causing injury, damage or loss.
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Use a hand strap which can withstand the
weight of the transceiver. If the hand strap is not
strong enough, it may break and the transceiver
may fall, causing injury, damage or loss.
Strap attachment for commercially
available strap
Belt Clip
Installing the Battery Pack
1. Referring to the figure at the right
①
, insert
the battery pack into the seals of the battery
compartment on the back of the transceiver.
2. Push the battery pack
②
in until the battery latch
clicks securely.
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②
Removing the Battery Pack
1. Turn the transceiver OFF. While sliding the latch
in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the
illustration, slide the battery pack downward and
out of the transceiver.