Motorola T6210, T6220 manual Monitor/Signal Strength Indicator, Using Accessories

Using Accessories

Make sure the radio is turned off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory port. Before you place an accessory on your head or in your ear, turn the volume down. After placing the accessory on your head or in your ear, adjust the volume by pressing [ or ].

Monitor/Signal Strength Indicator

The ) button allows you to listen to all activity on a channel (open squelch) to tell whether the channel is currently in use. This button can also help you determine when a radio is moving out of range.

To check for channel activity, press and hold the ) button. You’ll hear static if the channel is clear and w will display. Don’t transmit if you hear conversation. To avoid interrupted conversation, wait until the channel is clear or switch to another channel.

and Listening

The w helps you determine when a radio is moving out of range by displaying a receive signal-strength value next to the w while you press and hold ). This value from 1 (weakest) through 6 (strongest) indicates the relative strength of the incoming signal.

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Signal Strength Indicator

Talking

Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may affect the strength of the incoming signal.

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