2 Channel VHF FM Tranceiever 190-1201 Operation

2 Channel VHF FM Transceiver
(190-1201)                 Operation                  Faxback Doc. # 39584


Follow these steps to operate your transceiver:

1. Turn on the power by turning VOLUME clockwise.

2. Set CHANNEL to the position for the frequency you want to use.

3. Unless you connected an external antenna, hold the transceiver so that 
   its "rubber duck" antenna is vertical.

4. Be sure to set RF POWER HI/LO to LO.  This position conserves battery 
   power.  If the person you transmit to has trouble receiving your signal,
   set the switch to HI.

5. To transmit, press PUSH TO TALK.  Then hold your transceiver about 3 
   inches from your mouth and speak slowly in a normal tone of voice.  The 
   BUSY/TX/BATT indicator lights red.

6. To receive a message, release PUSH TO TALK.  The BUSY/TX/BATT indicator 
   lights green when you receive a transmission.

7. Adjust VOLUME for a comfortable listening level.

8. Adjust SQUELCH to mute the noise between transmissions.  To do this, 
   wait until there is no signal on the channel.  Then slowly turn SQUELCH 
   clockwise until the background noise stops.

    Note:  Do not turn SQUELCH too far clockwise because you might cut out 
           weak signals, too.

OPERATIONAL HINTS

Your transceiver's range varies depending on conditions.  Factors such as 
position, terrain, and battery condition all affect range.  Buildings 
absorb transmitted signals and, if they contain metal, might completely 
block them.  Trees and heavy cloud formations have a similar effect, though
not as severe.  If you are near a lake or the ocean, you might get 
excellent range.

To ensure maximum range, operate the transceiver with the battery pack 
fully charged.  As the voltage decreases the range decreases.

ADDITIONAL FCC REGULATIONS

The Business Radio Service is under the jurisdiction of the Federal 
Communications Commission (FCC).  Any adjustments or alterations that would
alter the performance of the transceiver so that it no longer met the 
original FCC type acceptance or would change the frequency-determining 
method are strictly prohibited.

Replacement or substitution of crystals, transistors, ICs, regulator 
diodes, or any other component that is of a unique nature with components 
other than those recommended can violate the technical regulations of the 
FCC rules or violate type acceptance requirements of the rules.

Before you operate the transceiver, you must obtain your license.  It is 
illegal to transmit without the appropriate license, which you can get by 
submitting a completed FCC Form 574 (included) to the FCC.  Furthermore, 
you are required to understand Part 90 of the FCC Rules and Regulations 
prior to operating your transceiver.  It is the user's responsibility to 
see that this unit is operating at all times in accordance with the FCC 
Rules and Regulations.

(km-05/16/1997)