Mode Functions

Operation

Set DCS Privacy Codes

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Mode/Lock Button To select a DCS privacy code:


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Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

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In VOX mode, your microTALK® radio can be used “hands-free,” automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the

DCS PrivacyCode

1.After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display

(01 through 83).

If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the DCS

VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

Mode/Power	To turn VOX mode on or off:
	1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX
	icon flashes on the display. The current On or
	Off setting is displayed.

Channel Button

icon and “OFF.” To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button while the display is flashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2.

VOX Icon

Channel Button

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to turn VOX On or Off.

3. Choose one (1) of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the

selected On or Off setting and proceed

to other functions.

2. Press using the ChannelUp or Channel Down button to select a DCS

privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.

3. When your desired DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of

the following:

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and

proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return to

Standby mode.

Mode/Power

b. Press the Lock button to enter the

selected On or Off setting and return

to Standby mode.

To Set VOX Sensitivity:

1.Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.

c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new

setting and return to Standby mode.

VOX SensitivityLevel	The current VOX sensitivity level is
	displayed with letters “LE” and a Number
	1 through 5, with Number 5 being the
	most sensitive level and Number 1
	being the least sensitive level.
Channel Button	2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
	2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
	button to change the setting.
	3. Choose one (1) of the following:
	a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter
	the selected setting and proceed to other
	functions.
	b. Press the Lock button to enter the selected
	setting and return to Standby mode.


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