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Scrolling Through the Mode Functions

By scrolling through the Mode Functions, you will be able to select or change preferred features of your microTALK

®

radio. While you are scrolling

through the Mode Functions, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order:

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
Set VOX On/Off 
Set VOX Sensitivity Level
Set Channel Scan
Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan 
Set “Roger Beep” On/Off

CTCSS Privacy Codes

CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 
38 privacy codes to reduce incoming transmissions from other users on the channel. 
NOTE: 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.

To Select a Privacy Code:

1. After selecting a channel, press and release the MODE button until the small numbers next to the

channel number flash on the display.

2. Press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to select a privacy code. You can press and hold

the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button for fast advance through CTCSS privacy code numbers.

3. When your desired privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:

a. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the LOCK button to enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE. 
c. Do not press any buttons for fifteen (15) seconds to enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE.

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 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. When your desired VOX Mode setting is displayed, choose one of the following:

a. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the LOCK button to enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE. 
c. Do not press any buttons for fifteen (15) seconds to enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE. 

English

MODE FUNCTIONS OPERATION

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38 Privacy Codes

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

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Scan

Select Privacy Code

Channel Buttons

Vox

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Power Saver

Select VOX

Mode Button

Summary of Contents for microTALK MT 550

Page 1: ...Jack LIGHT MAX RANGE Button Battery Compartment Lock Tab TALK Button Antenna Two Way Radio Model MT 550 Wrist Strap Connection Location Charger AT BA BE BG CH CS CY CZ This equipment is intended for...

Page 2: ...cy Code Numbers Receive Transmit Icon Lock Icon Scan Icon Power Saver Icon Product Information This microTALK radio has been manufactured to meet all required standards for radio equipment using PMR 4...

Page 3: ...ged It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge batteries Batteries will not be damaged if they stay in the charging well longer than that Each port can charge one radio Uses 230 Volt adaptor U...

Page 4: ...e other person will hear a two 2 second ringing tone You cannot send or receive transmissions during the two 2 second call tone NOTE Both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to c...

Page 5: ...s until you hear two 2 beeps indicating that the Maximum Range Extender is On To Turn Maximum Range Extender Off Press and release the LIGHT MAX RANGE button or change channels microTALK Range Your mi...

Page 6: ...e numbers 3 When your desired privacy code is displayed choose one of the following a Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the LOCK button to enter the...

Page 7: ...you entered Mode Functions During An Incoming Transmission You Can Choose From The Following a Press and hold the TALK button to communicate on that channel Your radio will remain on that channel and...

Page 8: ...el privacy code on which you last received a transmission This will return the radio to LISTENING MODE If you do not press any button within ten 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scannin...

Page 9: ...d in accordance with the attached technical documentation described in Annex II of the Directive which forms part of this declaration Assessment of compliance of the product class 2 6 with the require...

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