Kenwood TH-F6A User Manual - Page 8

YOUR FIRST QSO FIRST QSO Are you ready to give your transceiver a quick try? Reading this page should get your voice on the air right away. The instructions below are intended only for a quick guide. If you encounter problems or there is something you would like to know more, read the detailed explanations given later in this manual. r Press [BAND] until you select the amateur radio band you wish to operate. t Turn the Tuning control to select the receive frequency. 678 41 3 5 2 FM TRIBANDER TH-F6 • You may further turn the VOL control to adjust the volume level of the signal. y To transmit, hold the transceiver approximately 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth. u Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak in your normal tone of voice. i Release the PTT switch to receive. o Repeat steps y, u and i to continue communication. q Press and hold [ ] (POWER) briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. • A high pitched double beep sounds and then "KENWOOD" and "HELLO !!" appear momentarily. The various indicators and 2 frequencies appear on the LCD. • The transceiver stores the parameters when it is turned OFF. It automatically recalls these parameters next time you turn the transceiver ON again. w Press [A/B] to select the frequency band on top. • Each time you press [A/B], the "s" icon moves, indicating which frequency band is currently selected for operation. e Turn the VOL control clockwise to the 11 o'clock position. 3