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 TALK 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 TALK button) before speaking
to avoid cutting off the first part of the transmission.
3. Release the TALK 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 TALK 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:
A
ll 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 TALK 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 POWER/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 TALK button to return to RECEIVE/STANDBY mode.
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