Contents ixContentsContentsChassis engraving will void warranty ............................... iTo our European customers ............................................ iFor your safety ................................................................iiRadio frequency exposure information ........................ iiUsing this radio ....................................................... iiControlling your exposure to RF energy ................... iiCompliance with RF energy exposure standards ..... iiiRadio frequency emissions limits in the USA ............... ivUnapproved modifications or changes to radio........... ivUSA public safety bands .............................................ivFrequency band reserved for distress beacons............. ivSafe radio operation................................................... ivInterference with electronic devices ............................. vMenu map .................................................................... viiRadio controls .............................................................. viii1 About this guide .......................................... 1Safety warnings used in this guide ................................. 1Feedback about this guide ............................................. 1Changes to this guide .................................................... 1Related documentation .................................................. 1Copyright information ................................................... 2Disclaimer ...................................................................... 22 Before first use of your radio...................... 3Charging the battery before first use ............................. 4Attaching a battery ........................................................ 5Attaching the antenna ................................................... 5Attaching a belt clip ....................................................... 5Fitting a speaker microphone ......................................... 6Removing the protective cover ................................... 6Attaching the accessory connector ............................. 63 About your radio ......................................... 7About your digital radio ................................................. 8Lack of static noise ..................................................... 8Coverage ................................................................... 8Basic operation .............................................................. 9