Operation
On/Off Power
Using Your Radio
Turning On Your microTALK® Radio
To Turn On Your Radio:
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Introduction
Talk Button
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Communicating With Another Person •
To Talk To Another Person:
1.Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to turn On your radio and adjust the volume. A series of tones will indicate the radio is On.
Your microTALK® radio is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode, except when the Talk, Call or Mode buttons are pressed.
Two (2) Inches [Five
(5) cm] From Mouth
1.Press and hold the Talk button.
2.With the microphone about two (2) inches [five (5) cm] from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.
3.Release the Talk button when you are finished talking and listen for a response.
You cannot receive incoming calls while
Battery Low
Battery Low
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Your microTALK® radio has a battery level meter that shows when battery power is decreasing. The greater the number of ascending bars visible, the stronger the battery level. When the battery level is low, the last bar and “bALo” will flash
pressing the Talk button.
Both radios must be tuned to
the same channel/privacy code to communicate.
Battery Save Mode
indicating your batteries should be replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.
Auto Battery Save
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Your microTALK® radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within ten (10) seconds, the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and the Power Saver icon will flash in the display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.
Channel Button
Channel Number
Channels
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To Select A Channel:
1.With the radio On, select any of the
22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.
Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.
Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS/ GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.
See page 21 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.
ListeningListening For A Response
When You Are Finished Talking:
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1.Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK® radio is always in Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed.
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