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FRS BASE STATION OPERATION, Continued
Beep Tone Setting - When active, the key beep tone will provide an audible
beep for each key press. Press FUNC button until the flashing BEEP icon
appears on the LCD. Press the CHANNEL UP (
I
) or DOWN (
J
) button to
toggle on or off. To set the option, press the P-T-T. This will immediately
enter your new setting. To remove the setting, toggle to "off".
Power Save Mode - Your TruTalk TK514 has a unique circuit designed to
extend battery life. When there is no signal reception or transmission within a
10-second period, the unit will automatically switch to "power save" mode.
The P.SAVE icon will display and begin to flash, advising you that the power
save mode is active. Your received messages will "override" this mode, and
be heard as normal; you may also transmit at any time.
BASE STATION INTERCOM OPERATION
To create a dependable, low-cost intercom, use two or more TK514 Base
Station radios throughout the home or office. Simply place a unit in each
room you want to talk between. Operation and function is the same as the
FRS Base Station. For intercom use, you will need to:
• Check that each base station radio is powered, and set to the same
channel and PrivateTalk sub-channel numbers.
• Direct each base station microphone toward the center of the room.
Note: If wall-mounted, install at a comfortable height where anyone using the
radio will be approximately 18" from the microphone when speaking.
Mounting holes are provided in the base station cabinet.
• For push-to-talk operation, press and hold the P-T-T button while
speaking; release to listen for reply. If using the intercom in the hands-
free VOX mode, set the VOX switch to either the LOW or HIGH setting.
The base station radio will then transmit with the sound of your voice.
Note: The range of transmission will vary depending on the environment
of use. Range will be shortened through interior walls.
