13Select the desired channel/group ID using the Selector knob(default). Each channel/group ID is programmed with settingsfor transmitting and receiving.• You can toggle the display between the zone and channel/groupID names and number by pressing the key programmed as DisplayFormat, or by accessing the Menu (NX-200/ NX-200G/ NX-300/NX-300G Only) {page 15}.Note: If the default settings for / (NX-200/ NX-200G/NX-300/ NX-300G Only) and the Selector knob have been changed,use the appropriate keys to select the zone and channel/group ID.TRANSMITTING1 Select the desired zone and channel/group ID.2 Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off tocheck 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.Release the PTT switch to receive.• For best sound quality, hold the transceiver approximately1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.■ Making Group Calls (Digital)(NX-200/ NX-300/ NX-200G/ NX-300G Only)If a key has been programmed with Group or Group +Status, you can select a group ID from the list to make acall to those parties on a Conventional channel.To select a group ID:1 Press the key programmed as Group or Group + Status.2 Press / to select a group ID/name from the list.3 Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call.• Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normaltransmission.