Operation, Receiving – Radio Shack MTX-103 User Manual
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OPERATION
RECEIVING
1. Turn
SQUELCH
fully counterclock-
wise.
2. Turn on the radio by turning
VOL-
UME
clockwise. Adjust
VOLUME
to
the desired listening level.
3. Adjust
SQUELCH
to eliminate
background noise between trans-
missions. Wait until there is no
signal on the channel, then slowly
turn
SQUELCH
clockwise until the
background noise stops.
4. Raise the protective cover.
5. Use the channel thumbwheels to
select the desired channel. The
left wheel selects the first digit of
the channel number; the right
wheel selects the second digit.
6. Set
1W/5W
to select the desired
output power.
• Use
1W
for normal communica-
tion.
• Use
5W
for emergency or long
distance communication.
Note: In a marina or harbor, try to
establish communications using
the 1-watt setting before switching
to the 5-watt setting.
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