OPERATION
Listening for a Response
Release the TALK button to
receive incoming transmissions.
Your microTALK
®
is always in
LISTENING MODE except when
the TALK, CALL or MODE
buttons are pressed.
To Adjust Volume
Rotate the ON/OFF Volume
knob clockwise to increase
volume and counterclockwise
to reduce it.
Call Button
Press and release the CALL
button.
The other person will hear a
two (2) second ringing tone.
You cannot receive transmissions
while sending a call.
NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same
channel and privacy code to communicate.
English
To Illuminate Display
Press and release the
LIGHT/MAX RANGE button
to illuminate the display for
10 seconds.
Auto Squelch/
Maximum Range Extender
Your microTALK
®
radio is equipped with Auto
Squelch, which automatically shuts off weak
transmissions and unwanted noise resulting from
terrain, conditions, or from reaching your maximum
range limit.
You can temporarily turn OFF Auto Squelch or turn
ON Maximum Range Extender, allowing all signals
to be received and extending the maximum range
of your radio.
To Temporarily Turn OFF Auto Squelch:
– Press the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for
less than five (5) seconds.
If you hear two (2) beeps, you have turned the
Maximum Range Extender ON (see below).
To Turn Maximum Range Extender ON:
– Press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for
at least five (5) seconds 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.
Channels
With the radio ON, select any of
the 8 channels by pushing the
CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL
DOWN button.
You can press and hold the
CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL
DOWN button for fast advance.
NOTE: Both radios must be
tuned to the same
channel and privacy code
(see “CTCSS Privacy Codes” or
“DCS Privacy Codes”) to communicate.
Lock Function
The LOCK/ENTER button locks the CHANNEL UP,
CHANNEL DOWN, and MODE buttons to prevent
accidental operation.
To Use the Lock Function:
– Press and hold the LOCK/ENTER
button for two (2) seconds to
turn the Lock ON or OFF.
A double beep sound is used
to confirm your Lock ON or OFF
request. When the radio is in
LOCK MODE, the Lock icon will
be displayed.
microTALK
®
Range
Your microTALK
®
radio has a range of up to
12 kilometres (7.5 miles). Your range will vary
depending on terrain and conditions.
In flat, open country, your radio
will operate at maximum range.
Buildings and foliage in the
path of the signal can reduce
the range.
Dense foliage and hilly terrain
will further reduce the signal.
Remember, you can achieve
maximum range by using
Maximum Range Extender.
See above for details.
Light/Max Range
Button
Call Button
Lock/Enter Button
Channel Buttons
Channels
Lock Icon
Maximum Range
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
Listening
ON/OFF Volume
Knob
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