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4.
Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate through the privacy tone options. Press the LOCK button
to confirm your selection. YOU MUST PRESS THE LOCK BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION
OR THE PRIVACY CODE WILL NOT BE CHANGED.
The CTCSS and DCS icons and code number will show on the LCD display, according to
your receive privacy tone selection.
NOTE: The separate receive and transmit privacy code settings, “rC” and “tC”, are only available on
repeater channels.
NOTE: DCS Privacy Codes 100-104 are shown on the LCD display as A0-A4.
NOTE: Selecting a Privacy Code of “oF” will disable the Privacy feature.
NOTE: If you select a CTCSS Privacy Code, any pre-selected DCS Privacy Code will be cancelled, and vice-
versa.
SELECTING A TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL
The MXT575 provides up to 2 transmit power levels; Hi and Lo. The Lo power level is generally suitable
when operating under optimum conditions (see ABOUT RANGE). The Hi power level is recommended to
ensure you get maximum range from your radio.
IMPORTANT! Channels 1-7 cannot be removed from the Lo transmit power setting due to power output
regulations.
1.
Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate to menu
setting “Pr”.
2.
To edit the transmit power level, press the LOCK button. Use the VOLUME buttons to choose
between “Hi” and “Lo”.
3.
Press the LOCK button to confirm your selection. YOU MUST PRESS THE LOCK BUTTON TO
CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION OR THE POWER LEVEL WILL NOT BE CHANGED.
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The transmit power will down on the LCD display, according to your selection.
SQUELCH SENSITIVITY
The MXT575 has adjustable squelch sensitivity. The minimum squelch level (00) is the most sensitive,
allowing the squelch to open on very weak signals. Setting the squelch to the maximum setting (09)
requires very strong signals to open the squelch.
1.
Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Use the VOLUME buttons to navigate to menu
setting “59”
2.
To set the squelch sensitivity, press the LOCK button. Use the VOLUME buttons to choose
between 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 06, 08 and 09.
3.
Press the LOCK button to confirm your selection. YOU MUST PRESS THE LOCK BUTTON TO
CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION OR THE SQUELCH SENSITIVITY WILL NOT BE CHANGED.
If the squelch sensitivity is set to 00, the RX icon will appear on the LCD and the TX/RX
indicator light will be green
NOTE: The default squelch setting is 04, which generally provides reliable squelch operation for most
applications.
