2FT-70DR/FT-70DE Operating Manual Turning the Power ONInstall the charged battery pack and thenpress and hold the switch. Inputting the Call signWhen turning the power ON for the first timeafter purchasing, input the call sign of yourown station. Input call sign may be changedfrom the Set Mode [64 MYCALL]( 37).1. When turning the power ON for the firsttime after purchasing, the call sign inputscreen will be displayed.2. Press the . Cursol position (digit)Cursol3. Input the call sign.• Rotate the to select each character.• Press the key to move the cursorto the right.4. Repeat step 3 to input the remainingcall sign characters.• Press key to move the cursor tothe left.• Press and hold the key to eraseall characters after the cursor.5. Press the PTT( ) switch to concludeinputting.Normal operation (VFO Mode) screenwill be displayed Selecting the Operating BandPress the key. Tuning the frequencyRotate the .
Adjusting the volumeWhile pressing and holding the , rotate theto adjust the volume to a comfortable level. Adjusting the squelch settingThe squelch level may be adjusted to mute thebackground noise when no signal is received.1. Press the key, and then press thekey.2. Rotate the to adjust the squelch toa level at which the background noise ismuted.* When the squelch level is increased, the noise is morelikely to be silenced, but it may become more difficult toreceive weak signals.3. Press the PTT ( ) switch to save thesetting. Selecting the Communication ModeThe communication mode is automaticallyselected to correspond to the signal beingreceived.Press the key to manually select thecommunication mode ( 17). Transmitting/Receiving Signalsz TransmittingWhile pressing and holding the PTT ( )switch, speak into the microphone.z ReceivingRelease the to return to receive mode.Quick GuideNames and display of ControlsPTT SwitchMONI/T.CALLSwitchPower (Lock)SwitchVOL Switch[MODE] keyDIAL KnobMicrophone[GM] key[F] key[BAND] keyCommunication ModeVolume Level S Meter / PO MeterOperating FrequencyNormal operation ( VFO Mode)