Kenwood TM-V71E - Manual (Page 27)

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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
selected {page 70}.
• 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.