259OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE (HM-213)12345678910111213141516DescriptionsThe HM-213 speaker microphone is a lightweight speakermicrophone. It fits in the palm of your hand and allows you totalk and listen more easily.NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connectorgets wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE connecting it to thetransceiver.NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of thespeaker-microphone, as shown above. To maximize thereadability of your transmitted signal (voice), hold themicrophone approximately 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) fromyour mouth, and speak at your normal voice level.AttachingTurn OFF the power. Then, insert the speaker-mic connectorinto the [SP/MIC] connector and securely screw it, as shownbelow. Be careful not to cross-thread the connection.IMPORTANT: KEEP the transceiver’s [SP/MIC] cap attachedwhen the speaker-microphone is not used. If the cover isnot attached, water will get into the transceiver. Moreover,the terminals (pins) will become rusty, or the transceiver willfunction abnormally if the connector gets wet.PTT switchPush to transmit,release to receive.MicrophoneSpeakerAlligator type clipTo attach the speaker-mic.to your shirt or collar.Turn the transceiver power OFFwhen connecting the HM-213.CAUTION: Attach the speaker-microphone’sconnector securely to prevent accidentalloss, or water intrusion into the connector.Detaching:Rotate the [SP MIC] cap counter-clockwise, and then detach it.Attaching:Attach the [SP/MIC] cap, and thenrotate it clockwise completely.