External Speaker/Microphone Jack
Your microTALK
®
radio can be fitted with an optional external speaker/microphone (not
included), freeing your hands for other tasks.
NOTE: See “Optional Accessories” for accessory availability and ordering instructions.
To Attach the External Speaker/Microphone:
1. Open the SPKR/MIC TAB on top of the unit.
2. Insert the plug into the SPKR/MIC jack.
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:
1. 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:
1. 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:
1. Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button or change channels.
microTALK
®
Range
Your microTALK
®
radio has a range of up to three (3) kilometres (2 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.
OPERATION
English
External Speaker/
Microphone
Light/Max
Range Button
Maximum Range
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
