Operation
On/Off Power
Battery Low
Using Your Radio
Turning On Your microTALK® Radio • To Turn On Your Radio:
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, Call or Mode buttons are pressed.
Battery Low
When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon • will blink. Your batteries should be replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.
Introduction
Mode Button
Channel Button
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Scrolling Through
the Mode Function
By scrolling through the Mode function, you will • be able to select or turn On preferred features of your microTALK® radio. When scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order:
Set Privacy Code
Set Channel Scan
Set Privacy Code Scan Set Call Tones
Set “Roger Beep” On/Off
Channels
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To Select a Channel:
Battery Save Mode
Auto Battery Save
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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 and Power Saver icon will flash in the display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive
Channel Number
1.With the radio On, select any of the
14 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.
Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.
Talk Button
incoming transmissions.
Communicating with Another Person
38 Privacy Codes CTCSS Privacy Codes
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CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you
To Talk To Another Person:
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to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce
5 cm (2 inches) From Mouth
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.
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.
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