Kenwood TK-890 User Manual - Page 19

BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Switching Power ON/ OFF Press the POWER switch to switch the transceiver ON (or OFF) • The display backlight illuminates when the power is switched ON. ■ Adjusting the Volume Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decrease it. ■ Selecting a Group Press the Group Up or Group Down keys, or use the CH control (depending on which one is programmed with the group functions). • Pressing Group Up or Group Down will increase or decrease the group selection. • Turning the CH control clockwise will increase the group selection, and turning it counterclockwise will decrease the selection. ■ Selecting a Channel Press the Channel Up or Channel Down keys, or use the CH control (depending on which one is programmed with the channel functions). • Pressing Channel Up or Channel Down will increase or decrease the channel selection. • Turning the CH control clockwise will increase the channel selection, and turning it counterclockwise will decrease the selection. ■ Making a Call 1 Select the desired group and channel (above). • Make sure the channel is not in use. If the channel is in use, the BUSY (green) indicator will light; wait until the channel is no longer in use. 2 Press the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone in your normal speaking voice. • For best results, hold the transceiver approximately 3 to 4 cm (1 1/2 inches) from your lips. 3 Release the PTT switch to receive. 4 Replace the microphone on the hanger when the call is finished. 15