15■ Switching Power ON/ OFFPress the POWER switch to switch the transceiver ON (or OFF)ï The display backlight illuminates when the power is switched ON.■ Adjusting the VolumeTurn the VOL control clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwiseto decrease it.■ Selecting a GroupPress the Group Up or Group Down keys, or use the CH control (dependingon which one is programmed with the group functions).ï Pressing Group Up or Group Down will increase or decrease the group selection.ï Turning the CH control clockwise will increase the group selection, and turning itcounterclockwise will decrease the selection.■ Selecting a ChannelPress the Channel Up or Channel Down keys, or use the CH control(depending on which one is programmed with the channel functions).ï Pressing Channel Up or Channel Down will increase or decrease the channelselection.ï Turning the CH control clockwise will increase the channel selection, and turning itcounterclockwise will decrease the selection.■ Making a Call1 Select the desired group and channel (above).ï Make sure the channel is not in use. If the channel is in use, the BUSY (green)indicator will light; wait until the channel is no longer in use.2 Press the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone in your normalspeaking voice.ï For best results, hold the transceiver approximately 3 to 4 cm (1 1/2 inches)from your lips.3 Release the PTT switch to receive.4 Replace the microphone on the hanger when the call is finished.BASIC OPERATIONS