Talking and Listening
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel
To talk, press and hold
. Hold the radio 2 to 3 inches away from your mouth when talking.
When you finish talking, release 
(press to talk, release to listen).
Talk Range
Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart.
Monitor Button
Pressing and holding 
for 3 seconds allows you to listen to the volume level of the radio when you are not receiving. This allows you to adjust the volume, if necessary. You can also use 
to check for activity on the current channel before you transmit (talk).
Talking and Listening
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