Selecting a CTCSS Privacy Code
CTCSS (Continous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an
advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of
38 privacy codes to reduce interference from other users on
the channel. (NOTE: If you are using a privacy code, both
radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code
to communicate. Each channel will remember the last privacy
code you selected.) To select a privacy code:
1. After selecting a main channel, press and release the
MODE button. A small number will flash next to the channel
in the LCD.
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to select
a privacy code. You can hold the button up or down for
fast advance.
3. When your desired privacy code is displayed, press and
release the LOCK button.
Calling Another Person
To alert another person that you are calling:
1. Press and release the
CALL button. The other person
will hear a 2-second ringing
tone. You cannot send or
receive transmissions during
the 2-second call tone.
Talking to
Another Person
1. Press and hold the
TALK button.
2. With the microphone
about 5 cm (2 inches)
from your mouth, speak
in a normal voice.
3. Release the button when
you have finished talking and
listen for a response.You
cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the TALK button.
"Roger Beep" Confirmation Tone
Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the
TALK button. This alerts the other party that you have finished
talking and it is OK for them to speak. (NOTE: The Roger
Beep can be turned off and on, see Advanced Features.)
Listening for a Response
When you have finished talking:
1. Release the TALK button to receive incoming transmissions.
The radio is always in Standby mode except when the TALK,
CALL, or MODE buttons are pressed.
2. Adjust the volume by pressing the VOLUME UP or VOLUME
DOWN buttons.
microTALK
®
Range
Your microTALK
®
radio has a range of up to 3 km (2 miles).
Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum
range. Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can
reduce the range. Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further
reduce the signal.
Auto Squelch
Your microTALK
®
radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which
automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted
noise due to terrain conditions or if you have reached your
maximum range limit.
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