Operation
Light/Max Range
Mode/Lock Button
Lock Icon
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Using Your Radio
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
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Your microTALK® radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts Off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions, or if you’ve reached your maximum range limit.
You can temporarily turn Off Auto Squelch or turn On Maximum Range Extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.
To temporarily turn Off auto squelch:
1.Press the Light/Max Range button for less than five
(5) seconds.
If you hear two (2) beeps, you have turned the Maximum Range Extender On (see below).
To turn Maximum Range Extender On:
1.Press and hold the Light/Max Range button for at least five (5) seconds until you hear two (2) beeps which indicates the Maximum Range Extender is On.
To turn Maximum Range Extender Off:
1.Press and release the Light/Max Range button or change channels.
Lock Function
The Lock button locks the Channel, Mode and Power • buttons to prevent accidental operation.
To Use the Lock Function:
1.Press and hold the Mode/Lock button for two (2) seconds to turn the Lock On or Off.
The Mode/Lock button has dual functions.
Press and release to enter Mode Function.
Press and hold to enter Lock Function.
A double beep sound is used to confirm your Lock On or Off request. When in Lock Mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.