Operation
Channel Select
Privacy Codes
Using Your Radio
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.
CTCSS Privacy Codes
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CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce interference from other users on the channel.
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.
Mode/Lock Button
Select Privacy Code
Listening
To Select a Privacy Code:
1.After selecting a channel, press and release the Mode/Lock button until the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the LCD.
2.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.
3.When your desired privacy code is displayed:
a.Press the Mode/Lock button to enter the new setting and proceed to “Roger Beep” selection.
b.Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby Mode.
The Mode/Lock button has dual functions. Press and release to enter Mode Function. Press and hold to enter Lock Function.
Listening 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.