Support A36plus MAX Making a Simplex Call

Transmitting

Making a Simplex Call

WARNING:

• NEVER transmit for long periods of time. During prolonged transmissions at high power or mid-power, the transceiver initiates heat to protect itself from overheating. The transceiver automatically lowers the output power and may cause burns if the transceiver overheats.
• The default setting of the time-out timer function is set to 5 minutes. Be careful when the time-out timer function turns off the radio after a long transmission, and you transmit for long periods.

CAUTION:

• When the transceiver operates hot, the transceiver’s heat protection function gradually reduces the output power to approximately 2.5 watts, then it stops transmission after that. This is done to protect the transceiver itself until it cools down.
• You can transmit only on the amateur frequency bands.
• Before transmitting, monitor the operating frequency to make sure transmitting won’t cause interference to other stations on the same frequency.

Making a Simplex Call

1. Use the keypad to enter your operating frequency or hold down the menu key to switch to channel mode and select your frequency.

2. Press the menu button and choose the menu option 00 to set your transmission power.

   • Note: Select a power level that suits your operating requirements.
     • When operating high power, the power icon shows ‘H’.
     • When operating mid power, the power icon shows ‘M’.
     • When operating low power, the power icon shows ‘L’.

3. Hold down the [PTT] button to transmit, and speak into the microphone at your normal voice level.

   • The TX/RX indicator lights red.
   • Speak clearly into the microphone.
   • Adjust your microphone output power level.

4. Release the [PTT] button to receive signals.

TIP: To maximize the readability of your signal:

• After pushing the [PTT] button, pause briefly before you start speaking.
• Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth and speak normally.
• Note that rotating the transceiver, antenna direction, or proximity can reduce the possibility of interference to other stations.

NOTE: Transmitter’s Power and Battery:

• Power levels are: Approx. 5 W (High) / 2.5 W (Mid) / 0.5 W (Low).