Instructions MC

	START UP 1. Firmly attach the antenna to the radio by turning it clockwise until it tightens. 2. Install the military belt clip with the hardware included. 3. Slide battery onto the back of the transceiver until the latch at the bottom clicks and holds it in place. Once the battery is installed follow the charging procedure before operation. CHARGING 1. After purchase, or after extended storage (greater than 2 months) charge and discharge the battery two or three times. 2. Plug the AC adapter cable into the jack located on the rear of desktop charger base. 3. Slide the transceiver & battery pack into the charger. 4. Plug adapter into AC outlet. 5. Make sure the battery pack contacts are touching the charging terminals. 6. LED indications: RED: Charging, ORANGE: 90% Charge, GREEN: Full Charge. 7. Remove the transceiver from charging base when charging is completed.

OPERATING

1. The Power switch / volume control knob (2) turns the transceiver On and Off and also sets the sound level of incoming signals. Turn the power switch / volume control clockwise to turn the transceiver on.

2. Set the operating channel via the Channel Selector (1). Rotate the Channel Knob setting it to your desired channel. Channel numbers are printed on the radio. In addition, the radio features an audible channel announcement and will tell the user the channel selected.

3. Before making a call, monitor the channel to make sure that no one is using the frequency. To monitor the channel depress and hold the monitor button (9).

4. To make a call press and hold the PTT key (7) on the side of the radio and speak into the microphone. The LDED indicator (3) will turn red confirming transmission.

5. For best voice translation speak directly into the microphone (6) using normal voice levels. Release the PTT key when you are finished speaking.

6. Incoming messages are received through the built in speaker (5). Adjust the speaker sound level by rotating the volume control knob as follows: clockwise - higher, counter clockwise - lower. Incoming messages are confirmed by green light on LED indicator.

7. The accessory jack (4) allows addition of audio equipment such as a speaker-microphone or headset. Use only those accessories that are specifically designed for use with this transceiver.

8. The MC 1000 features a Call function that allows users in a group to alert select members of incoming messages. To set the radio to Call Mode press and hold down the Call Key (8) while turning the radio on.

Adjust the channel selector choosing a desired call tone, up to 15 different sounds are available. Press the PTT key to store this call tone and turn the radio off to set it in the Call Mode.

When you want to announce an upcoming transmission to a selected partner press the Call Key before using the PTT Key and actually transmitting. Your partner will be alerted to the incoming message just before it arrives.


			VOICE ACTIVATED CONTROL Vox operation allows hands-free transmission when using a headset. This mode allows the user to initiate transmissions with the energy in their voice instead of pressing a push to talk button. 1. To Begin VOX Press and hold CALL & PTT keys while turning power on. A double beep will sound indicating that VOX mode is active. Release keys. 2. Set Microphone Sensitivity Adjust desired VOX sensitivity by turning channel selector (1-16) while listening to beeps. The lower the number the less sensitive the microphone. The higher the number the more sensitive the microphone. For example: 1=Low sensitivity, 8=Mid sensitivity, 16=High sensitivity Press PTT key again, and microphone sensitivity number will be announced and locked in. 3. Select Channel / Frequency Channel Selector can now be used for Channel/Frequency Selection. 4. Attach Headset Plug in an optional headset into audio jacks, and begin speaking in VOX. Important: Place microphone 1/4” directly in front of mouth. Speak DIRECTLY into microphone. 5. To End VOX Press PTT key to Cancel VOX transmission. Note: If the VOX Gain levels are set to a higher sensitivity, lower ambient noise may accidentally activate the microphone.