Here we have a prime example of the difference between the definition of an amateur radio operator and an "appliance operator". With the complexity of even the more basic modern gear these days, reading the manual, studying the menus and learning the rig's capabilities are more important than just locating the PTT, SO 239, and channel selector and then hitting the pwr button. Not a show of disrespect by anyone here. Just a simple statement of fact. Literacy is, in fact, your friend and essential tool for learning to get the most out of our diverse hobby and the equipment that your hard earned money has bought.
