Mode Functions

Operation

NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

You can use your microTALK® radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area.

Mode/Power

To listen to all hazards radio channels:

1.Press the Mode button until the All Hazards Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel is displayed.

Hazards Radio Icon

Channel Button

2.Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels.

The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.

3.Choose one of the following:

a.Press the Mode button to proceed to other functions.

b.Press the Lock button to exit All Hazards Radio channels mode and return to Standby mode.

*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

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.

Mode/Power

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.

VOX Icon

Channel Button

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

3.Choose one (1) of the following:

a.Press the Mode/Power button to enter the selected On or Off setting and proceed to other functions.

b.Press the Lock button to enter the selected On or Off setting and return to Standby mode.

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