Using Your Radio
Operation
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 and conditions. This slightly reduces the Maximum Range at which signals can be heard.
You can turn off auto squelch to allow all signals to be received and extend the maximum range of your radio.
Light/Max Range | To briefly turn off auto squelch: |
| Press the Light/Max Range button |
| for less than five seconds. |
| If you hear two beeps, you have turned |
| the maximum range extender on (see below). |
| To turn maximum range extender on: |
| Press and hold the Light/Max Range button |
| for at least five seconds until you hear |
| two beeps which indicates the maximum |
| range extender is on. |
| To turn maximum range extender off: |
| Press and release the Light/Max Range |
| button or change channels. |
Lock Feature
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The Lock feature locks the Channel, Mode/Lock and Enter/Hi•Low Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
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Dual Function Buttons
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Two of the buttons on the microTALK radio have Dual Functions;
Mode/Lock
•Press and release the button to scroll to the next mode function.
•Press and hold the button for two seconds or more to turn the lock function on or off.
Enter/Hi•Low Power
•Press and release the button to enter settings in Function mode.
•Press and release to toggle between high and low power transmission in Standby mode.
Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack
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Your microTALK radio can be fitted with an external Speaker/Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. This same jack also serves as the connecting point for an optional wall charger/adapter.
Speaker/Microphone/ | To attach a speaker/microphone: | |
Charge Jack | 1. | Open the speaker/microphone/charge |
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| tab on top of your microTALK radio. |
| 2. | Insert the plug into the speaker/ |
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| microphone/charge jack. |
Radio Charger Jack | To connect a wall charger/adapter: | |
1 | 1. | Open the speaker/microphone/charge |
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| tab on top of your microTALK radio. |
Mode/Lock Button
To turn the lock feature on or off:
Press and hold the Mode/Lock button for two seconds.
| 2. Insert the wall charger/adapter plug |
Placed in Ear | into the speaker/microphone/charge jack. |
Lock Mode
A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.
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Clipped to Clothing
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Earbud Microphone
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1.Plug earbud microphone into radio.
2.Place earbud in ear.
3.Clip microphone onto clothing 3 inches (7.62 cm) to 6 inches (15.24 cm) from your mouth.
4.Push to talk.
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