TRC-225  (210-1647)             Operation             Faxback Doc. # 6510

Follow these steps to operate the transceiver.

1.  Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise to 10.

2.  Rotate VOLUME clockwise until it clicks to turn on the power.  A
    channel number line momentarily appears then disappears from the
    display.

3.  Press CHANNEL UP or DOWN to select the desired channel.

Note:  If you press CHANNEL UP when you are on Channel 40, the channel
       selector returns to Channel 1.  If you press CHANNEL DOWN when you
       are on Channel 1, the channel selector returns to Channel 40.

4.  Slowly turn SQUELCH counterclockwise until you hear static, then
    slowly turn it clockwise until you no longer hear static.  The
    display quickly fades (see "Power Saver Display").

Note:  Do not turn SQUELCH too far clockwise because you might not be
       able to hear weak signals.

5.  Set TX PWR to HIGH or LOW as follows:

To transmit at short distances (less than 2 miles) set TX PWR to
LOW.  This conserves battery power by transmitting at a low power
level.

To transmit at longer distances (greater than 2 miles), or if the
receiver you are transmitting to hears excessive noise during your
transmission (even at short distances), set TX PWR to HIGH.

6.  To transmit a message, hold the transceiver's microphone about 3
    inches from your mouth.  Press and hold TALK while you speak slowly
    and clearly into the transceiver's microphone.  The TX indicator
    lights.

7.  To receive a message, release TALK.

Note:  To eliminate static noise between transmissions, readjust SQUELCH
       as necessary until you no longer hear static.

8.  Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.

OPERATIONAL HINTS

Your transceiver's transmission range depends on a variety of conditions-
the terrain, battery condition, and type and position of the antenna.
Buildings absorb signals, and if the buildings contain metal, they might
completely block signals.  Trees and heavy cloud formations have a
similar effect, though not as severe.  Large bodies of water sometimes
increase the range considerably.

To ensure maximum transmission and reception range, always use fresh or
fully charged batteries.  When the range decreases significantly, replace
or recharge the batteries.

POWER SAVER DISPLAY

If you keep SQUELCH at the recommended position, each time you turn on
the transceiver or change channels, the display briefly shows the
channel, then fades out.  This happens because when the transceiver is
not in use, a special power-saver circuit gradually reduces power to the
display (and all other functions except the receiver) until all
indicators disappear.  This reduces the current drain to the batteries
during periods of non-use.

You can periodically check the current channel by pressing TALK.  The
display remains lighted while you press this button.

(BR/all-07/13/94)