QTech Data Systems Tait TM8000 Radio - Manual (Page 18)

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16 Basic operation
Basic operation
This section describes the basic operation of your radio,
including turning the radio on and off, adjusting volume,
selecting channels, making calls and receiving calls.
Turning the radio on and off
A long press of the on/off key turns the radio either on or
off. When the radio is first turned on, the red, green and
amber LEDs flash briefly and the radio gives two short beeps.
Adjusting the volume
Rotate the volume control clockwise to increase the speaker
volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. The
volume control also changes the volume level of the radio’s
audible indicators.
Selecting a channel
Use the channel selection keys or to scroll through
the channel list until the channel or group you want
is displayed.
Making a call
1 Select the required channel or group using the channel
selection keys
or .
2 Check the green LED.
If the green LED is glowing, the channel is busy and you
cannot transmit.
3 Once the channel is clear (the green LED is off), lift the
microphone off the microphone clip.
4 Hold the microphone about 5cm (2 inches) from your
mouth and press the PTT key to transmit.
5 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the PTT
key when you have finished talking.
Note: You cannot change channels while transmitting.