The purpose of the following sections is to describebasic functions. Please refer to later sections for greaterdetail.KEYS, CONTROLS, SWITCHES,INDICATORS@ PWR/VOL (Power/Volume) controlTurn the control clockwise until it clicks to switch ON thetransceiver. To switch OFF the transceiver, turncounterclockwise to OFF.Turning the control clockwise after switching ON thetransceiver increases the volume.@® ENC/SQL (Encoder/Squelch) controlSelect operating frequencies, frequency steps, memorychannels, transmit offsets, Tone frequencies, menuitems, and use to reverse scan direction. Also, use tomanually set the receiver squeich threshold level.@® ON AIR indicator LEDLights when [PTT] is pressed while a frequency withinthe transmit band is selected.@® PTT (Push-To-Talk)Hold down to transmit. Release to receive.© LAMPPress to illuminate the display. The display remains litwhile [LAMP] is held down. Approximately 5 secondsafter releasing [LAMP], the light goes OFF if no otherkey is pressed. Pressing any key except [LAMP] whilethe display is lit restarts the 5 second timer. Otherwise,pressing [LAMP] turns OFF the light immediately. Tolatch the light ON, press [F], [LAMP]. The displayremains lit until [LAMP] is pressed again.© MONI (Monitor)Hold down to monitor the operating frequency even whennoise squelch, CTCSS, DTSS, Page, or Tone Alert isON. "BUSY" appears on the display while MONI is helddown. Also, use in combination with the ENC/SQLcontrol to manually set the receiver squelch thresholdlevel.@ F (Function)Use in combination with dual function keys to select thealternate key function. Also, use to select MemoryStorage and 1 MHz Step.VFOPress to select the VFO.@ MR (Memory Recall)Press to select Memory Recall.