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High/Low Power
When in close proximity to another par
ty, or during
favorable conditions, you can switch from High to Low
Power to extend battery life.
(
NOTE:
This feature applies to GMRS channels 1 through
7 and 15 through 22 only. Channels 8 through 14 operate
exclusively on low power.)
T
o switch from high to low power:
1.
Press and release the HI/LOW button. When in low
power, and when using channels 8 through 14, the
LOW icon will be visible in the LCD display.
Signal Strength Meter
Y
our microTALK
®
radio is equipped with a signal strength
meter that shows the strength of your incoming or outgoing
transmissions. The ascending bars next to the signal
strength indicate the strength of the signal. The greater the
number of bars visible, the stronger the signal. The fewer
number of bars visible, the weaker the signal.
microT
ALK
®
Range
Y
our microTALK
®
radio has a range of up to six (6) miles
(10 km) when using GMRS channels on HI power. In LOW
power and on channels 8 through 14, your radio’s range is
up to two (2) miles (3 km).
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 page 5 for details.
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Keystroke Tones
W
ith Keystroke Tones turned On, your radio will sound
beeps each time you press a button or change a setting.
T
o change Keystroke Tones:
1.
Press the MODE button until the Keystroke T
ones icon
flashes on the LCD. The current On or Off setting is
displayed.
2.
Press the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to tur
n
Keystroke Tones On or Off.
3.
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 Standby mode.
c) Do not press any buttons for fifteen (15) seconds to
enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.
10 Call T
one Settings
Y
ou can choose between ten (10) different call tone
settings to transmit a unique call alert.
T
o change a Call Tone Setting:
1.
Press the MODE button until the letter “C” and the
current call tone number (1 through 10) is displayed.
The current call tone will sound for one (1) second.
2.
Press the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to hear
the other call tone settings.
3.
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 Standby mode.
c) Do not press any buttons for fifteen (15) seconds to
enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.
MODE
Button
HI/LOW
Button
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
Meter
CHANNEL
SELECT
Button
MODE
Button
CHANNEL
SELECT
Button