Kenwood NX-3727HG User Manual - Page 12

BASIC OPERATION SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF Press [ ] to switch the transceiver ON. Press [ ] again to switch the transceiver OFF. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Press the button programmed as [Volume Up] to increase the volume. Press the button programmed as [Volume Down] to decrease the volume. SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL Select the desired zone and channel using the buttons programmed as [Zone Up]/ [Zone Down] and [Channel Up]/ [Channel Down]. • The transceivers may have names programmed for zones and channels. The zone name and channel name can contain up to 14 characters. While selecting a zone, the zone name will appear above the channel name. • If programmed by your dealer, your transceiver will announce the zone and channel numbers as you change them. TRANSMITTING 1 Select the desired zone and channel. 2 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. • The LED indicator lights red while transmitting and green while receiving a signal. This indicator can also be disabled by your dealer. • For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 cm to 4 cm) from your mouth. RECEIVING Select the desired zone and channel. If signaling has been programmed on the selected channel, you will hear a call only if the received signal matches your transceiver settings. 12