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Introduction
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Operation
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English
Mode Functions
CTCSS Privacy Codes
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CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced
tone coding system allowing you to select one (1) of 38 privacy
codes to reduce interference from other users on the channel.
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 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 hold
the Up or Down button for fast advance.
3. When your desired privacy code is displayed,
choose one (1) 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 Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds
to enter the new setting and return to
Standby mode.
Operation
NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels
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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 Mode button until the Weather
(All Hazards Radio) icon, the currently
selected All Hazards Radio channel,
and signal strength are displayed.
2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to change All Hazards Radio channels.
3. Weather (All Hazards Radio) icon will
continue to be displayed when All Hazards
Radio is On. Choose one (1) of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to proceed
to other functions.
b. Press the Lock button to exit All
Hazards Radio channel mode and
return to Standby mode.
*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
Hazards Radio Icon
Channel Button
Mode Button
Mode Button
Channel Button
Privacy Code
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