Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

Operation

Mode Functions

 

 

 

Set DCS Privacy Codes

Mode/Power

 

To select a DCS privacy code:

 

 

 

 

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power

 

 

button until the DCS icon appears and the small

 

 

 

 

Introduction

Operation

Customer Assistance

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In VOX mode, your microTALK® radio can be used “hands-free,” automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

 

numbers flash on the display (01 through 83).

DCS Privacy Code

If CTCSS is turned on at the channel

 

 

selected, the display will flash the DCS

 

icon and “OFF.” To switch from CTCSS to

 

DCS, press the Channel Up or Channel

Channel Button

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.

2.Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a DCS privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.

3.When 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 and hold the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

c.Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

d.Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

Mode/Power

VOX Icon

Channel Button

Mode/Power

VOX Sensitivity Level

C hannel Button

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.

2.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn VOX On or Off.

3.Choose one of the following:

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

b.Press and hold the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

c.Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

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

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.

2.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting.

3.Choose one of the following:

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

b.Press and hold the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

c.Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

d.Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

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