Midland MICRO MOBILE MXT115 - Selecting the Transmit (TX) Power Level; Adjusting Squelch Sensitivity

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Model MXT115
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YOU MUST PRESS THE
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WILL NOT BE CHANGED
NOTE: If you select a CTCSS Privacy Code, any pre-selected DCS
Privacy Code will be cancelled, and vice-versa.
Selecting the Transmit (TX) Power Level
The MXT115 provi des two transmit power leve ls; HI and Lo. The Lo power
leve l is generally suitable when operating under optimal conditions (see
About Range). The HI power leve l is recommended to ensure yo u get
maxi mum range from yo ur radio.
To adjust the Transmit Power Level:
1. Press and release the Menu button to place the radio in “Menu”
mode.
2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down buttons to scroll the
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4. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to toggle the
transmit power setting between HI and Lo.
5. When the desired transmit power leve l is shown on the LCD display,
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YOU
MUST PRESS THE MONITOR/SCAN BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION
OR THE POWER LEVEL WILL NOT BE CHANGED.
Note: Due to output power regulations channels 1 through 7 cannot be
removed from the Lo transmit power setting.
Adjusting Squelch Sensitivity
The MXT115 has adjustable squelch sensitivi ty. The minimum squelch
leve l of 00 is the most sensitive , which allows the squelch to open on very
weak signals. Setting the squelch to the maxi mum setting of 09 requires
very strong signals to open the squelch.