Using Your Radio
Operation
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Listening
Listening for a Response
When You Are Finished Talking:
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Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
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Your microTALK® radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which
Volume Button
Volume Level
1.Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK® radio is always in Standby mode while the Talk
or Call buttons are not pressed.
Volume
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To Adjust The Volume:
1.Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button.
A double beep sound is used to indicate the minimum and maximum volume levels (1 through 8).
automatically shuts Off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions, or if you’ve reached 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.
Light/Max Range To Temporarily Turn Off Auto Squelch:
1.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:
Call Button
Light/Max Range
Call Button
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To Alert Another Person That You Are Calling:
1. Press and release the Call button.
The other person will hear a two (2) second call tone. You cannot send or receive transmissions during the two (2) second call tone.
See page 12 on how to select between five (5) call tone settings.
Display Illumination
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1.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:
1.Press and release the Light/Max Range button or change channels.
Lock Function
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The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel Down, and Mode/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
To Illuminate Your Display:
Lock Button
To Turn The Lock On Or Off:
1.Press and release the Light/Max Range button to illuminate the display for ten (10) seconds.
Lock Icon
1.Press and hold the Lock 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.
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