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1.2 VHF Controls, Indications
Control Function
CHANNEL/
MODE
CHANNEL (Rotary control): Selects a
channel.
MODE (Push): Changes modes in order of
INTL, USA, WX and PRIV. (USA, WX and
PRIV modes available where permitted.)
SQUELCH/
DW/SCAN
SQUELCH (Rotary control): Mutes the
receiver when no signal is present on the
channel selected. AUTO position
automatically reduces white noise.
DW/SCAN (Push): Changes the operating
function in order of Dual Watch, Scan and
Off.
VOLUME Rotation turns the power on/off and adjusts
the volume of the loudspeaker. Pressing turns
off the internal loudspeaker.
HI/LOW key Alternates high and low output power.
CH16 key Selects channel 16.
Indication Meaning
Internal loudspeaker OFF by pressing the
VOLUME control. Internal loudspeaker is
automatically turned off whenever the handset
is set in its rest.
LOW Lights RF power is LOW.
TX Lights while transmitting.
REM Lights when FM-8700 is being controlled by
Remote Station RB-700.
USA USA mode. (Some ITU duplex channels are
used as simplex channels.)
WX Lights when a weather channel is selected.
(Available in USA version.)
DW/SCAN DW for Dual Watch; SCAN for scanning.
1.3 Turning the Power On/Off
To turn the power on, turn the VOLUME control clockwise until
you hear a click. To turn the power off, turn the control fully coun-
terclockwise until you hear the click.