OPERATION
Transmitting and Receiving a Signal:
The COMMUNICATOR is continuously in RECEIVE/STANDBY mode when the
unit is on, in COMMUNICATOR mode, and not transmitting. Changing the
position of the COMMUNICATOR (or its ANTENNA) may increase the quality
and range of the COMMUNICATOR's transmitted or received signals.
1. Press and hold the PTT/CALL button to TRANSMIT and the TX icon will appear on the LCD
Screen (see "LCD Screen" for details).
2. Hold the COMMUNICATOR about 2~3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) from the mouth, and speak in a
normal tone of voice. Pause momentarily (after pressing the PTT/CALL button) before
speaking to avoid cutting off the first part of the transmission.
3. Release the PTT/CALL button when finished transmitting to return to RECEIVE mode.
4. Receipt of an incoming transmission will be indicated by the appearance of the RX icon on
LCD Screen.
Sending a Call Tone:
Use a CALL TONE to alert the other user when attempting to contact them or
use a CALL TONE to signal the beginning or the end of a transmission. Make
sure the ANTENNA is pointing upright to get optimal transmission.
1. Press and quickly release the PTT/CALL button twice, the TX and CALL icons will be
displayed on the LCD Screen and a CALL TONE will be transmitted for 3~5 seconds.
2. The COMMUNICATOR will return to STANDBY mode after completing the CALL TONE
transmission.
NOTE:
All two-way communicators currently using the same channel and CTCSS Code as the
COMMUNICATOR sending the CALL TONE will receive a CALL TONE.
Voice Operated Transmission (VOX):
The COMMUNICATOR is equipped with an adjustable VOICE OPERATED
TRANSMITTER (VOX), which enables the user to enter the TRANSMIT mode
without pressing the PTT/CALL button. While in VOX mode,
the
COMMUNICATOR can be activated to transmit a signal by speaking into the
MICROPHONE or by receiving other sounds in the environment. VOX
operation is not recommended in a noisy or windy environment.
1. Press the MENU button three times and the VOX icon will flash on the LCD Screen.
2. Press the UP
or DOWN button to turn the VOX feature ON or OFF. When the VOX
feature is ON, the VOX icon will be displayed on the LCD Screen.
3. Press the PTT/CALL button to return to RECEIVE/STANDBY mode.
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