Using Your Radio
Operation
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
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
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YourmicroTALK® radio can be fittedwith an external Speaker/Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. This samejack also serves as the connecting point for the wall charger/adapter.
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 (5) seconds.
If you hear two (2) 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 (5) seconds until you hear two (2) 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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Speaker/Microphone/ Charge Jack
Signal Strength
To attach a speaker/microphone:
1.Open the speaker/microphone/charge tab on top of your microTALK® radio.
2.Insert the plug into the speaker/ microphone/charge jack. (See page 5 for power output settings while using speaker/ microphones.)
To connect a wall charger/adapter:
1.Open the speaker/microphone/charge tab on top of your microTALK® radio.
2.Insert the wall charger/adapter plug
into the speaker/microphone/charge jack.
Signal Strength Meter | • |
Your microTALK® radio has a Signal Strength |
Meter that shows the strength of your incoming and outgoing transmissions. The ascending bars next to the signal strength indicate the strength of the signal. The greater the number of bars visible, the stronger the signal. The fewer number of bars visible, the weaker the signal.
The Lock feature locks the Channel, Mode, Hi•Low and Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
microTALK® Range
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Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
Lock/Enter Button
Lock Mode
To turn the lock feature on or off:
–Press and hold the Lock/Enter button for two (2) seconds.
A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.
Maximum Range
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum range.
Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce the range of the radio.
Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the range of the radio.
On FRS channels 8 through 14, your radio automatically switches to low power, which will limit the range the radio can communicate.
Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender. See page 6 for details.
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