FCC Licensing Information ............................................................................................. 2
Getting Started
Your New Radio................................................................................................. 3
Contents Of Package ......................................................................................... 3
TalkAbout Distance Radio .................................................................................. 4
To Attach/Remove Antenna ............................................................................... 5
To Attach/Remove Belt Clip................................................................................ 5
Batteries ......................................................................................................... 6
Low Battery Alert ............................................................................................. 6
To Install/Remove Ni-Cad Battery ...................................................................... 6
To Charge Ni-Cad Battery................................................................................. 7
Installing Alkaline Batteries For DPS Model ........................................................ 7
Programming
Before You Can Talk .......................................................................................... 8
Interference Eliminator Codes ............................................................................8
Bandwidth........................................................................................................8
Compatibility ....................................................................................................8
To Change Code Settings ..................................................................................9
Operations
Turn The Radio On/Off ...................................................................................... 10
Adjust The Volume............................................................................................ 10
To Send/Receive Messages............................................................................... 10
Time-out Timer ................................................................................................ 10
Scan ............................................................................................................... 10
Built-In VOX .................................................................................................... 11
Accessories ..................................................................................................... 11
Other Information
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 12
Radio Care ...................................................................................................... 13
Talk Range ...................................................................................................... 13
Safety Information.................................................................................................. 14-15
Warranty ....................................................................................................................16
Recycling Of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries.................................................. Inside Back Cover
Channel Frequency Chart ................................................................................ Back Cover
Interference Eliminator Code Chart ................................................................... Back Cover
Specifications ................................................................................................. Back Cover
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