Operation
Volume Knob
Using Your Radio
Volume
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To adjust the volume:
1.Rotate the On/Off Volume knob.
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Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
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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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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: |
| 1. Press the Light/Max Range button |
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| If you hear two beeps, you have turned |
| the maximum range extender on (see below). |
| To turn maximum range extender on: |
Enter/Hi•Low Button
Hi Power Icon
Selectable High•Low Power Output
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When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions, you can switch from High to Low Power to extend battery life.
This feature applies to GMRS Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 only. Channels 8 through 14 operate exclusively on low power.
1. | Press and hold the Light/Max Range button |
| for at least five seconds until you hear |
| two 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 Feature
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Low Power Icon | To toggle between high and low power: |
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The Lock feature locks the Channel, Mode/Lock and Enter/Hi•Low Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
two seconds. |
When using Channels 1 through 7 and |
15 through 22 on high power, the Hi icon |
will be visible on the display. |
When using those channels on low power |
and on Channels 8 through 14, the Low icon |
will be visible on the display. |
Mode/Lock Button
Lock Mode
To turn the lock feature on or off:
1.Press and hold the Mode/Lock button for two 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.
Light/Max Range
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Display Illumination
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To illuminate your display:
1.Press and release the Light/Max Range button to illuminate the display for
10 seconds.
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