Kenwood TM-V71A Stereo System User Manual


 
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Call Channel Mode
Call Channel mode allows you to quickly select a preset channel to allow
immediate calls on that frequency. The Call channel can be conveniently used
as an emergency channel within your group.
1 Select your desired band (A or B).
The Call channel has a dedicated frequency for both bands A and B. The
default frequency for band A is 144 MHz. The default frequency for band B is
430/440 MHz.
2 Press [CALL] to enter Call Channel mode.
“C” appears on the display.
3 Press [CALL] again to return to your previous operating frequency.
TRANSMITTING
1 Select your desired band and frequency/channel.
2 Press and hold the microphone [PTT] switch and speak into the microphone to
transmit.
The icon and the RF power meter appear on the display for the selected
transmit band. The RF power meter shows the relative transmit output power.
The
/ / icon appears on the display, depending on what output power you have
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Speak into the microphone in your normal voice, while keeping the microphone
approximately 5 cm from your mouth. Speaking too close to the microphone or too
loudly may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of your signal at the receiving
station.
3 When you finish speaking, release the [PTT] switch.