Operating in conventional mode 214 Hold the microphone about 5cm (2 inches) fromyour mouth.5 Press and hold the PTT key to transmit.6 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the PTT keywhen you have finished talking.While you are transmitting, the red LEDglows and the transmit symbolappears in the display.Transmit timerYour radio may have a transmit timer that limits the amountof time you can transmit continuously.When the transmit timer is about to expire,the message Transmit timeout imminentappears in the display, the red LED flashesand the radio gives three beeps.If the transmit timer has timed out, you must release the PTTbefore you can transmit again.Note: Your radio may be unable to transmit for a short timeafter the transmit timer has expired.Making a local callEach channel on your radio may have one or more local callsprogrammed. To make a local call you may be able to either: use a programmed function key, use the Main menu, or use your Quick Access menu.Making a local call by using a function key1 Select the required channel.2 Press the function key programmed for the local callyou want.The call details appear in the display, thered LED glows and the transmit symbolappears in the display.
