Operation
On/Off Power
Using Your Radio
Turning On Your microTALK® Radio
To Turn On Your Radio:
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Battery Low
Talk Button
1.Press and hold the Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating 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 or Call buttons are pressed.
Battery Low
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When battery power is low, the Battery Low
icon will blink. Your batteries should be replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.
Battery/Power Saver
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. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.
Communicating with Another Person
To Talk To Another Person:
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5 cm (2 inches) From Mouth
Mode/Lock Button
1.Press and hold the Talk button.
2.With the microphone about five (5) centimeters
(2 inches) 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.
Mode Functions
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Press and release the Mode/Lock button to scroll through the Mode functions. In Mode Function, you can set Privacy Codes and turn “Roger Beep” On or Off.
The Mode/Lock button has dual functions. Press and release to enter Mode Function. Press and hold to enter Lock Function.
See CTCSS Privacy Codes below and Lock Function on page 8 for more details.
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