Uniden 810e - Manual (Page 5)

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Connecting the Power
Plug the power cord intoany 240 VAC outlet. Make sure the cord is not kinked or
tightly wound.
To Receive
1. Be sure that the power source, antenn? and microphone are properly connect­
ed.
2. Turn the unit on by rotating the Volume control clockwise.
3. Set the channel selector switch to the desired channel.
4 Set the Volume control to a comfortable listening level.
5. Listen to the background noise from the speaker. Turn the Squelch control
clockwise until the noise disappears (no signal should be present). Leave the con­
trol at this setting, The squelch is now properly set. The receiver will remain quiet
until a signal is actually received. Do not advance the control too far, or some
weaker signals will not be heard.
6. When a transmission is heard with annoying high frequency distortion, acti­
vate the Hi Cut feature to eliminate this. If the transmission has interference try
activating the AIML and/or the NB key.
To Transmit
J. Select the desired channel and operating mode for transmission,
2. If the channel is clear, depress the push-to-talk switch on the side of the micro­
phone and speak in a normal voice,
CAUTION: The transceiver Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (V.S.W.R.) measure­
ment must be performed prior to the use of the transmitter. A "V.S.W.R." ratio in
excess of 2:1 may damage the transmitter. Please check your SWR reading fre­
quently with an SWR meter.
Preventative Maintenance
At six to twelve month intervals, the following system checks should be made:
!. Check the Standing Wave Ratio (V.S.W.R.)
2, Inspect ail electrical connections
3, Inspect antenna coaxial cable for wear