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appear in the display to indicate that the VOX feature
is active.
4.To transmit, speak into the accessory microphone.
To receive, stop talking.
5.Pressing G or removing audio accessory will dis-
able VOX operation.
Note: There is a short delay after you star t talking,
before the radio transmits.
Setting the Sensitivity Level
Adjusting the VOX and/or microphone sensitivity leve l
helps to minimize the possibility of unintended noises
triggering a transmission, or enhances the ability to pick
up quiet voices.
If an accessory is fitted to your radio these instructions
will help you to adjust the VOX sensitivity . If no
accessory is fitted the microphone sensitivity w ill be
adjusted.
1.Press H until g and a flashing number appear in
the display.
2.Select sensitivity level of 1, 2 or 3 by using D or
l.
1 - If you speak loudly, or are in a noisy environment.
2 - Suitable for most applications.
3 - If you speak softly, or are in a quiet environment.
Note: When you connect a VOX accessory, the rad io
will automatically be set to the last chosen VOX
sensitivity level.
The XTL446 also has a built in Internal Voice Operated
Transmission capability. This is a similar function to the
VOX because the sound of your voice activates
transmission, but no external accessories are needed.
Selecting the Internal VOX Feature
Either:
1.Press H until the flashing g icon appears in the
display and the channel number is replaced with Y
(enabled) or n (disabled).
2.Use the up D or down l button to select Y for
enable.
3.Press G to select.
or:
1.Ensure radio is turned off.
2.Press and hold down G and switch on the radio
using j. The g icon will be shown on the display.
To Use the Internal VOX Feature
1.Quickly press and release G and the g icon will
begin to flash. Your radio will now transmit every
time you talk.
2.To disable the Internal VOX feature, press H until
the flashing g icon appears in the display and use
the up D or down l button to select n for dis-
able. Or switch the radio off and then back on again.
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