GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FRS BASE STATION
K. Monitor / Backlight button –
Checks activity on your channel
before transmitting the LCD panel.
L. LCD Panel –
Provides current channel selection information
and radio status icons.
M. Jack –
D.C. Power jack 12 V.
N. NI / AL –
Set it to
AL
to use alkaline batteries and Set
NI
to use
rechargeable batteries.
O. Ext. SPK jack –
external loudspeaker jack.
P. Battery compartment –
Houses 4 “AA” sized alkaline,
rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries,
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VOX MODE OPTIONAL
PTT / VOX –
To Set the PTT /
VOX sensitivity in the PTT
position for manual push-to-talk
transmissions or in the VOX
mode for automatic voice-
activated transmissions.
In the VOX transmitting mode,
set the VOX sensitivity level by
turning the slide switches to
LOW
for less sensitivity to sound Turning the slide switches to
HI
for
great sensitivity. On the LOW setting, you must speak loudly to
activate the transmitter. At the
HI
setting, speaking softly will
activate it. Where you set the VOX sensitivity level will also be
influenced by the noise level of your surroundings.
How to use VOX Mode –
In the VOX mode, the sound of the
user’s voice will activate transmission. To prevent unintended
transmission, the VOX sensitivity control must be set properly to
reduce sensitivity to background noise. Watches the TX icon
flashing as the VOX sensitivity control is adjust for background
noise level. Reduce sensitivity by turn slide switch to LOW the TX
icon goes out (standby). When the user speaks, The TX icon
should flashes and go out when the user stops talking. A RX icon
means the unit is receiving. Of course, the user cannot transmit
until the RX icon goes out. When noise levels are too high for VOX
operation, the user may have to switch from VOX to PTT (push-to-
talk).
Note: If you have difficulty transmitting in a high-noise environment
in VOX mode, just press the PTT button to transmit without turning
the VOX control to the PTT position. PTT will override VOX mode
to transmit.
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