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Yaesu FT-411E Instructions

Make friends and interact with people across the world or be part of an emergency response that saves people's lives. Using modern technology you can be part of an amateur radio community that is over 100 years old. Yaesu is a well-known company that produces a range of amateur radio equipment; the FT-411e is just one of their popular hand-held devices. This compact model is easy to set up and gives you access to the world of the amateur radio.

Things You'll Need

Battery pack, charger and instructions

Instructions

- 1
  Fully charge the battery pack according to the manufacturer's instructions. This will take approximately 15 hours for the first use.
- 2
  Connect the antenna to the jack on the top of the unit.
- 3
  Adjust the squelch level. Turn the "SQL" button, found on top of the unit, fully counterclockwise then turn the volume control until the noise heard is at a suitable level. The "Busy" indicator light will illuminate green. Rotate the "Dial" control until only white noise is heard then adjust the "SQL" control so that no noise is heard and the light goes out.
- 4
  Press "F/M," on the keypad, followed by the "Lock" button to unlock the keypad.
- 5
  Set the operating frequency by pressing the "VFO" button on the keypad and rotating the "Dial" control until the desired frequency is reached. Press "Step" to set the frequency.
- 6
  Press "F/M" then "Low" to change between low and high power output.
- 7
  Transmit by pressing and holding the "PTT" (Push To Talk) button, found on the side of the unit. To receive transmissions, release the "PTT" button.

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