Mike’s Talk AroundTM
While in Mike’s Talk Around, this icon M appears on the display, indicating that there is no network signal and Mike’s Talk Around is active.
Exiting Mike’s Talk Around
To set your handset to network mode when Mike’s Talk Around is active:
1From the Talk Around idle screen, press m.
2Scroll to TA Options and press O.
3Select Exit Talk Around.
Switching to Network Please Wait displays. After a few seconds, the network idle screen appears.
Talk Range
Handsets used in Mike’s Talk Around mode should be a minimum of 6 feet apart to maximize performance and improve transmission range.
Note: Range will vary based on terrain,
Channels and Codes
Your handset has 10 channels and 15 codes.
Channels are divided into sets of frequencies that allow you to make and receive Mike’s Talk Around calls. Other parties may also be talking on the same channel.
Codes help minimize interference from unwanted messages and other disturbances when you are on the same channel as others.
To have a conversation, all parties must be on the same channel and code. For private Mike’s Talk Around calls, the person you are calling must be in Mike’s Talk Around and set to the same channel to receive your call.
Note: When making a code call, all parties that are on your code and channel can hear your conversation.
To set a channel:
1From the Talk Around idle screen, press A under Edit.
2Scroll to Channel.
3Press A under Edit.
4Select a channel.
5When you are finished, press B under Back to return to the Talk Around idle screen.
To set a code:
1From the Talk Around idle screen, press A under Edit.
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