Mode Functions
Operation
microTALK Range
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Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
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CTCSS Privacy Codes
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CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced
Maximum 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.
tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce 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.
Reduced Range
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.
Mode/Lock Button
Privacy Code
To select a privacy code:
1. | After selecting a channel, press |
| the Mode/Lock button until the small |
| numbers next to the channel number |
| flash on the display. |
2. | Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down |
| button to select a privacy code. You can hold |
Scrolling through Mode Functions
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By scrolling through the Mode Functions, you will be able to select or turn on/off preferred features of your microTALK radio. When scrolling through the Mode Functions, your radio features will be displayed in the following order:
Mode/Lock Button | Set Privacy Codes |
| Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel |
| Set VOX On/Off |
| Set VOX Sensitivity Level |
| Set Memory Locations |
| Set Channel Scan |
| Set Privacy Code Scan |
| Set Memory Location Scan |
| Set Call Tones |
| Set Roger Beep On/Off |
| Set Keystroke Tones On/Off |
Scroll through the mode functions using the Mode/Lock button. Each press and release of the Mode/Lock button will advance to the next mode function. Press the Talk button at any point to return the radio to Standby mode.
Channel Buttons |
the Up or Down button for fast advance. |
3. When your desired privacy code is displayed, |
choose one of the following: |
a. Press the Mode/Lock button to enter the |
new setting and proceed to other functions. |
b. Press the Enter/Hi•Low button to enter the |
new setting and return to Standby mode. |
c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds |
to enter the new setting and return to |
Standby mode. |
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