Icom SAT100 Reference Guide - Page 3

5. Receiving • Hold the transceiver with its antenna pointing to the sky. • You cannot transmit while receiving signals in the same Talkgroup. • When receiving is finished, the transceiver sounds a "Pi" beep, and displays the "OPENˮ status.  If you hold down [PTT] while receiving signals, the transceiver sounds a "PiPiPiPiPi" beep, and displays "BUSY." 6. Transmitting • Wait until the Talkgroup becomes clear. • While holding down [PTT], speak into the microphone at your normal voice level. • Release [PTT] to receive. To maximize the readability of your signal: 1. After holding down [PTT], pause briefly before you start speaking. 2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth, and then speak at your normal voice level.  When you speak into the microphone, do not cover the mic hole in the front panel. • Keep the communication ideally within 20 seconds.  This transceiver has a Time Out Timer function, which automatically stops transmissions that exceed 40 seconds. If you need to transmit further, release [PTT], and then hold down [PTT] again. • If the connection becomes poor while transmitting, the transceiver sounds a "PuPu" beep at 1.5 second intervals. Confirm that the antenna is pointing to the sky, or attempt to relocate your operating location if the signal condition does not improve. 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) 360° NOTE: • An initial transmission may take up to 2 seconds to authenticate. After this, the service will perform normally. Continue to hold down [PTT] for several seconds before you begin speaking. This prevents some audio from begin cut off at the beginning of transmission. • If the transceiver displays "OPEN" on the display, you can start to transmit.  Before transmission, always confirm the "OPEN" status on the display. 8° 1.5 m 360° - 3 -