Operation
On/Off Power
Using Your Radio
Turning On Your microTALK® Radio
Introduction
Mode Button
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Scrolling Through
To Turn On Your Radio:
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the Mode Function
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Battery Low
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.
Battery Low
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 indicating your batteries should be replaced
or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.
Channel Button
By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to select or turn On preferred features of your microTALK® radio. When scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order:
Set Privacy Codes
Set VOX On/Off
Set VOX Sensitivity Level
Set Channel Scan
Set Privacy Code Scan
Set VibrAlert® and/or Call Alert
Set Call Tones
Set “Roger Beep” On/Off
Set Keystroke Tones On/Off
Channels
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To Select a Channel:
Battery Save Mode 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 Power Saver icon will flash in the display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.
Channel Number
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.
Talk Button
Communicating with Another Person
To Talk To Another Person:
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See page 17 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.
2 inches (5 cm) From Mouth
6 English
1.Press and hold the Talk button.
2.With the microphone about two (2) inches (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 pressing the Talk button.
Both radios must be tuned to
the same channel to communicate.
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