MODE FUNCTIONS
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.
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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.
Mode Button
Channel Buttons
Select Privacy Code
Channel Buttons
Select VOX
Mode Button
