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Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Operation

Operation

Mode Functions

Set DCS Privacy Codes 

To select a DCS privacy code:

1.

  After selecting a channel, press the 

Mode/Power 

button until the DCS icon appears and the small 

numbers flash on the display (01 through 83). 

    

 

2.

  Press using the 

Channel Up

 or 

Channel Down

 button to select a DCS 

privacy code. You can hold the

 Up

 or

 Down

 button for fast advance.

3.

  When DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:

    

a.

  Press the 

Mode/Power

 button to enter the new setting and 

proceed to other functions.

    

b.

  Press the 

Lock

 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.

DCS Privacy Code

If CTCSS is turned 

on

 at the channel  selected,  

the display will flash the DCS icon and “OFF.”  

To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the  

Channel Up

 or 

Channel Down

 button while  

the display is flashing “OFF.” The display will  

then show the  small numbers flashing and you  

will then be able to proceed to step 2.

VO

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MODE

CHANNEL

Mode/Power

VO

LUME

CALL

MODE

CHANNEL

Channel Button

To set VOX sensitivity:
1.

  Press the 

Mode/Power

 button until the 

VOX

 icon 

flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed. 

The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed 

with letters “LE” and a Number 1 through 

5, with Number 5 being the most sensitive 

level and Number 1 being the least 

sensitive level.

2.

  Press the 

Channel Up

 or 

Channel Down

  

button to change the setting.

3. 

 Choose one of the following:

    

a.

  Press the 

Mode/Power

 button to enter the 

selected setting and proceed to other functions.

    

b.

  Press the 

Lock

 button to enter the selected 

setting and return to 

Standby 

mode.

VOX Sensitivity Level

VO

LUME

CALL

MODE

CHANNEL

Mode/Power

VO

LUME

CALL

MODE

CHANNEL

Channel Button

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. 

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.

2.

  Press the 

Channel Up

 or 

Channel Down

  

button to turn VOX 

On 

or 

Off

.

3. 

 Choose one 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 

Off 

setting and return to 

Standby 

mode. 

VOX  Icon

VO

LUME

CALL

MODE

CHANNEL

Mode/Power

VO

LUME

CHANNEL

Channel Button

Summary of Contents for microTALK CXT390

Page 1: ...g keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event checking with travel companions in another car talking with neighbors arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall Secure your microTALK radio while on the go Carrying your microTALK radio with you is easy when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap The belt clip easily attaches to your belt purse or backpack Ow...

Page 2: ...ngs 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable Ni Cd Ni MH etc batteries To charge batteries in radio 1 Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly 2 Insert the cable into the charge jack located at the top of the radio 3 Plug the cable into U...

Page 3: ... same channel privacy code to communicate 3 Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone 4 When finished talking release the Talk button and listen for a response Battery Low VO LUM E CALL MODE CH AN NE L Battery Save Mode V O L U M E CALL MODE CH AN NE L Talk Button Two Inches 5 cm from Mouth To Select a Channel With the radio on select any of the 22 channels by pressing the ...

Page 4: ...tablish voice communications See page 13 on how to select between five call tone settings VOL UME CALL MODE CHA NN EL Volume Button VO LU M E CALL MODE CH A N N EL Call Button Listening Volume Level Lock Icon V O L U M E CALL MODE CH AN N EL Light Max Range CALL MODE CH AN N EL Lock Button To Illuminate Display Press and release the Light Max Range button to illuminate the display Auto Squelch Max...

Page 5: ...ing Through the Mode Function By scrolling through the Mode function you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK radio When scrolling through the Mode function your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes Set Vox On Off Set Vox Sensitivity Set Channel Scan Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan Set DCS Priva...

Page 6: ... VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed with letters LE and a Number 1 through 5 with Number 5 being the most sensitive level and Number 1 being the least sensitive level 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode Power button to enter the selected setting...

Page 7: ...nning privacy codes If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes c Press the Lock button to return to Standby Scan Channels VO LUM E CALL MODE CH AN NE L Channel Button VO LU ME CALL MODE CH AN NE L Mode Power During scanning while receiving an incoming transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to...

Page 8: ...hannels You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area To listen to All Hazards Radio channels 1 Press the Weather button until the All Hazards Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel are displayed 2 Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels 3 The All Hazards Radio icon will contin...

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