Kenwood TK-2312E - Manual (Page 22)

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SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL
Select the desired zone using the Selector or the keys
programmed as [Zone Up]/ [Zone Down].
• The default setting for the Selector is [Zone Up/ Down].
Select the desired channel using the Selector or the keys
programmed as [Channel Up]/ [Channel Down].
• The default setting for the key is [Channel Down].
• The default setting for the C> key is [Channel Up].
Names can be programmed for channels, with up to 8
characters each. The transceiver will display either the
channel name or the zone and channel number. Press the key
programmed as [Display Character] to toggle between the
two displays.
TRANSMITTING
1 Select your desired zone and channel (above).
2 Press the key programmed as [Monitor] or [Squelch Off]
to check whether or not the channel is free.
• If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.
3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone in
your normal speaking voice.
• For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the
microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your
mouth.
4 Release the PTT switch to receive.
RECEIVING
1 Select your desired zone and channel (above).
• Alternatively, you can turn the Scan function on if desired.
2 When you hear a caller’s voice, readjust the volume as
necessary.