MOD E FUN CTIONS OPERATION | English |
Scrolling Through the Mode Functions
By scrolling through the Mode Functions, you will be able to select or change preferred features of your microTALK® radio. While you are scrolling through the Mode Functions, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order:
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes
Set VOX On/Off
Set VOX Sensitivity Level Set Channel Scan
Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan
Set DCS Privacy Code Scan Set Call Tones
Set “Roger Beep” On/Off
CTCSS Privacy Codes
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce incoming transmissions from other users on the channel.
NOTE: If you are using a privacy code, both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate. Each channel will remember the last privacy code you selected.
To Select a CTCSS Privacy Code:
1.After selecting a channel, press and release the MODE button until the CTCSS icon flashes on the display. In addition to the CTCSS icon, either OFF or the small numbers next to the channel number will flash on the display.
2.If CTCSS and OFF are flashing, press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to exit OFF and proceed to select a privacy code; or, if CTCSS and the small numbers next to the channel number are flashing, press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to select a privacy code.
3.When your desired privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:
a.Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
b.Press the LOCK button to enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE.
c.Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE.
Mode Button | CTCSS OFF |
Select Privacy Code | Channel Buttons |