Listening Safely. Radio Shack BTX-123

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Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphones:

• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended highvolume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.

Traffic Safety

Do not use an earphone or headphones with your transceiver when operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle in or near traffic. Doing so can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas.

If you use an earphone or headphones with your transceiver while riding a bicycle, be very careful. Do not listen to a continuous broadcast.

Even though some earphones/ headphones let you hear some out-

10 side sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard.

Connecting an Extension Speaker

In a noisy area, an extension speaker or an amplified speaker might provide more comfortable listening. You can find a selection of speakers at your local RadioShack store.

Pull up the attached plug then plug the speaker cable’s

1

/8-inch plug into your transceiver’s EAR jack.

This disconnects the internal speaker.

Using the Belt Clip

You can attach the supplied belt clip to the transceiver for hands-free carrying when you are on the go.