o LD V - LOAD VARIABLE, used to load the Transmission Security Key (TSK -
TRANSEC) NOT needed for SC operation.
o ZA - ZEROIZE ALL, erases all data in the RT memory.
o STW - STOW, turns the RT OFF, used to shut down for long periods of time,
zeroizes memory, and conserves battery life.
NOTE: A square around a switch position indicates you must pull on the switch to set
it to that position. This is to prevent the operator from accidentally changing
(b) RF - RADIO FREQUENCY switch allows you to select the power out of the RT.
Use only as much as you need.
o LO - LOW power, used for communicating up to 300 meters.
o M - MEDIUM power, used for communicating up to 4 kilometers (km).
o HI - HIGH power, used for communicating up to 8 km.
o PA - POWER AMPLIFIER, available only with long range vehicular radio sets.
(c) CHAN - CHANNEL switch, used to select the channel (frequency) you wish to
operate on.
o MAN - MANUAL channel, used to store a frequency in SC operations.
o 1 - 6 Storage positions for frequencies, used to select the operating frequency.
o CUE - May be used to store a frequency in SC operations.
(d) MODE - MODE switch is used to select the mode of operation the RT is to operate
in.
o SC - SINGLE CHANNEL, used when the RT is being used in SC operations.
o FH - FREQUENCY HOPPING, NOT used during SC operation.
o FH/M - FREQUENCY HOPPING/MASTER, NOT used during SC operation.
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