Select
any of the 14 channels by pushing the
channel up or down buttons.
Select Main Channel (1-14)
Turn on the microTALK® 2-Way Radio.
Operation
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Select
Channel
Note
Units must be on same
channel and privacy code
to communicate.
Note
Channels 8-12 generally
are less used and give
better results for commun-
ications in most areas.
Note
Push and hold the channel
button for fast channel
advance.
Operation
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Note
To learn more about the
range of your microTALK®,
see page 9.
Range is dependent on
battery condition and
geographic terrain.
Auto Squelch
Maximum
Range
Extender
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Maximum Range Extender
Auto Squelch can be temporarily removed to allow
all signals to enter (Maximum Range Extender).
call
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BATT LOW
lock
mode
Auto Squelch
Your microTALK® is equipped with Auto Squelch,
which automatically shuts off weak transmissions
and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or
if you have reached your range limit.
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Push and hold
LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button to allow all signals to enter.
Auto Monitor
Auto Monitor
When the signal you want to hear is consistently
weak, you may place the radio in Maximum
Range mode without having to constantly hold
the button: Press and hold the Maximum Range
Extender button for five seconds. Two beeps
confirm Auto Monitor is on. To return to normal
operation, momentarily press the Maximum Range
Extender button again or change channels.
Note
Selecting a CTCSS
privacy code will allow you
to only hear conversations
on that selection. For
example, you may be with
a group of friends. If all of
you select channel 7 and
privacy code 1, you will
hear your friends but will
not hear anybody else on
channel 7, privacy codes 2
through 38.
Select CTCSS Privacy Code (00-38)
Press the mode button. After a short delay, small
numbers will flash next to the channel display
LCD indicating the privacy code.
Select CTCSS
Privacy Code
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BATT LOW
lock
mode
Select sprivacy code number by moving the
channel button up or down.
When the desired code is displayed push the
mode button and release. An audible tone will
confirm your selection.
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