Kenwood TM-281 Operation Manual - Page 16
Your First QSO, Volume, Tuning
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YOUR FIRST QSO Are you ready to give your transceiver a quick try? 2 Reading this section should get your voice on the air right away. The instructions below are intended only as 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. 12 3 5 6 1 Press [ ] (Power) briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. • A high pitched double beep sounds and a Power-on message appears momentarily. The various indicators and the current operating frequency appear on the LCD. • The transceiver stores the current parameters when it is turned OFF and automatically recalls those parameters the next time you turn the transceiver ON. 2 Turn the Volume control clockwise, to the 12 o'clock position. 3 Turn the Tuning control to select a reception frequency. • You may further turn the Volume control to adjust the volume level of the signal. 4 To transmit, hold the microphone approximately 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth. 5 Press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak in your normal tone of voice. 6 Release Mic [PTT] to receive. 7 Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 to continue communication. 8
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