OPERATION | English |
Listening for a Response
Release the TALK button to | Listening |
receive incoming transmissions. |
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Your microTALK® is always in |
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LISTENING MODE except when |
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the TALK, CALL or MODE |
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buttons are pressed. |
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To Adjust Volume
Press the VOLUME UP or the | Volume Buttons |
VOLUME DOWN buttons. |
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A double beep sound is used to |
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indicate that you have reached |
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the minimum (1) or maximum |
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(8) volume level. | Volume Level |
Call Button
Press and release the CALL | Call Button |
button. |
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The other person will hear a |
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two (2) second ringing tone. |
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You cannot receive |
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transmissions while sending a call. |
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NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate.
To Illuminate Display
Press and release the | Light/Max Range |
LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to | Button |
illuminate the display for 10 |
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seconds. |
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Auto Squelch/ |
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Maximum Range Extender
Your microTALK® radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise resulting from terrain, conditions, or from reaching 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:
– 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).
Channels |
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With the radio ON, select any | Channel Buttons | |
of the 8 channels by pushing | ||
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the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL |
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DOWN button. |
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You can press and hold the |
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CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL | Channels | |
DOWN button for fast advance. | ||
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NOTE: Both radios must be |
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tuned to the same |
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channel and privacy
code (see “CTCSS Privacy Codes” or “DCS Privacy Codes”) to communicate.
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, indicating that the Maximum Range Extender is On.
To Turn Maximum Range Extender Off:
–Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button or change channels.
microTALK® Range
Your microTALK® radio has a range of up to 5 kilometres (3 miles). Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
Lock Function
The LOCK button locks the CHANNEL UP, CHANNEL DOWN, and MODE/POWER buttons to prevent accidental operation.
To Use the Lock Function:
– Press and hold the LOCK |
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button for two (2) seconds |
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to turn the Lock On or Off. |
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A double beep sound is used to |
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confirm your Lock On or Off |
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request. When the radio is in |
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Lock Mode, the Lock icon will |
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be displayed. |
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In flat, open country, your radio will operate at maximum range.
Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce the range.
Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the signal.
Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using Maximum Range Extender. See above for details.
Maximum Range
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
