Motorola CT-39A - Manual (Page 22)

20 FT-8800R Operating Manual
Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many features
of the FT-8800R. I know you’re anxious to get on the air, but I encourage you to
read the “Operation” section of this manual as thoroughly as possible, so you’ll get the
most out of this fantastic new transceiver. Now. . .let’s get operating!
T
URNING THE
T
RANSCEIVER
O
N AND
O
FF
1. To turn the transceiver on, press and hold in the “right”
VOL knob for 2 seconds.
When you turn on the FT-8800R, the current DC sup-
ply voltage is indicated on the LCD for 2 seconds.
After this interval, the display will switch its normal
indication of the operating frequency.
2. To turn the transceiver off, again press and hold in the “right” VOL knob for 2 seconds.
A
DJUSTING THE
A
UDIO
V
OLUME
L
EVEL
The audio volume level is set independently for the “left” and “right” sides of the trans-
ceiver. The “left” VOL knob provides adjustment for the “left” side of the FT-8800R, while
the “right” VOL knob provides adjustment for the “right” side of the FT-8800R.
A
DJUSTING THE
S
QUELCH
S
ETTING
The squelch is also set independently for the “left” and “right” sides of the transceiver. The
“left” SQL knob provides adjustment for the “left” side of the FT-8800R, while the “right”
SQL knob provides adjustment for the “right” side of the FT-8800R.
A special “RF Squelch” feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set the
squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch. See
page 26 for details
S
ELECTING THE
O
PERATING
B
AND
In the factory default configuration, The FT-8800R operates in the “Dual Receive” mode.
During Dual Receive operation, the “Main” band frequency ( on which transmission is pos-
sible) will be indicated by the “
” icon.
To establish the “Main” band, simply press the microphone’s [P1] key (MH-48
A6J
, [ACC]
key: MH-42
B6JS
), or press the DIAL knob for the “left” or “right” side momentarily, as
appropriate. You will observe the “ ” icon lighting up alternate sides of the display as
you switch “Main” bands from the “left” side to the “right” side, and vice-versa.
B
ASIC
O
PERATION
4
6
5
SQL
VOL
LOW V/M HM SCN
KEY2
PWR