Maximum Range Extender
You can temporarily turn off Auto Squelch, allowing all signals to
be received and extending the maximum range of your radio:
1. Press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for
5 seconds. You will hear 2 beeps indicating that
Maximum Range Extender is on.
2. To turn Maximum Range Extender off, press and hold the
LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for 1 second, or change channels.
Using the Lock Function
The Lock function locks the CHANNEL, MODE, and
POWER buttons to prevent accidental operation. To
use the Lock function:
1. While in Standby mode, press and hold the LOCK
button for one second. The Lock icon will appear when the
unit is locked. Buttons that are NOT locked are the CALL,
LIGHT/MAX RANGE, TALK and VOLUME buttons, which
are all fully functional while the unit is locked.
2. To unlock buttons, press and release the LOCK
button again. The Lock icon disappears and all buttons
will be unlocked.
External Speaker/Microphone Jack
Your microTALK
®
radio can be fitted with an external
speaker/microphone (not included), freeing your hands
for other tasks. See Accessories for optional accessories.
To attach the external speaker/microphone:
1. Open the SPKR/MIC tab on top of the unit.
2. Insert the plug into the SPKR/MIC jack.
Using the MODE button
The MODE button allows you to use and program the various
functions of your microTALK
®
radio. If you press and hold the
MODE button, the LCD will cycle through the different functions.
Using VOX Mode
In VOX mode, your microTALK
®
can be used “hands-free,”
automatically transmitting when you speak. To turn VOX
mode on and off:
1. Press the MODE button until the VOX icon flashes and
the current setting (“on” or “off”) is displayed.
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to turn
VOX mode on or off.
3. Press and release the LOCK button to enter the new
setting, or press the MODE button to enter the new setting
and proceed to other functions.
Setting the VOX Sensitivity Level
You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your
voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.
To set the sensitivity:
1. Press the MODE button until the VOX icon flashes and the
number for the current sensitivity level is displayed next to the
letter L (level 5 = most sensitive, level 1 = least sensitive).
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to change
the setting.
3. Press and release the LOCK button to enter the new
setting, or press the MODE button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
Setting Dual Watch
Dual watch allows you to simultaneously monitor any two
channels/privacy codes you select. To program Dual Watch:
1. Select the first channel and privacy code you wish to
monitor (see Operation).
LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button
MODE button
OPERATION
external speaker/
microphone
SPEAKER/
MICROPHONE jack
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