Radio Shack MTX-103 - Manual (Page 9)

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7. The USA/INT’L switch must be set
to USA if you are in United States
waters. If you are outside the
USA, set the switch to
INT’L .
Although the channel numbers
are the same, the frequencies are
different for USA and international
channels. See “Channel Assign-
ments.”
8. Set the NORM/CH16/WX switch for
the desired channel.
• Use NORM to go to the channel
selected by the channel thumb-
wheels.
• Use CH16 to quickly select
Channel 16 in an emergency,
regardless of the channel
thumbwheel setting.
• Use WX to monitor the available
24-hour weather channels.
Select the desired channel
using the channel thumb-
wheels. See “Channel Assign-
ments” for the receive-only
weather channels.
9. To turn off the radio, turn VOLUME
counterclockwise until it clicks.
Note: To get the best communication
range:
• Orient the antenna vertically.
• Move the transceiver away from
shielding caused by nearby struc-
tures.
• Raise the transceiver as high as
possible above the surrounding
terrain.
• Try an external antenna.
Cautions:
• Receiving excessively strong sig-
nals might damage the trans-
ceiver. Do not use the transceiver
close to a base station antenna or
within 20 inches of another unit.
• Transmission without an antenna
connected might cause damage
to the transmitter.
• If the MTX-103 is accidentally
subjected to water spray, immedi-
ately wipe it with a soft cloth. If the
unit is contaminated with salt
water, wipe it with a soft cloth
moistened with fresh water. Then
dry the radio.
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