Retevis RA86 - Microphone Gain Adjustment; Repeater Channel Access; Call Tone Selection; Key Tone and Silent Operation

The RA86 has adjustable squelch sensitivity. The minimum squelch level of 01 is the most sensitive, which
allows the squelch to open on very weak signals. Setting the squelch to the maximum setting of 09 requires very
strong signals to open the squelch.
▪ In standby mode, short press the MENU button until the SQUELCH menu is displayed；
▪ Set the squelch level through the volume key on the hand microphone (OFF, 01-09);
▪ Short press the MENU button to save the settings and enter the next function menu, long press the MENU
button to save the settings and exit the menu.
MIC GAIN
Different usage environment needs different microphone sensitivity. The RA86 has adjustable microphone
sensitivity.
▪ Short press the MENU button in standby mode until the Mic Gain menu is displayed;
▪ Set the microphone gain level (01-03, of which level 03 has the highest microphone gain) by the volume keys
on the hand microphone;
▪ Short press the MENU button to save the settings and enter the next function menu, long press the MENU
button to save the settings and exit the menu.
REPEATER
Your RA86 has the ability to access repeater channels. The use of a repeater can significantly increase a radio’s
range and coverage area.
Prior to using a repeater you must coordinate with the owner of the repeater to gain permission to use the
repeater. Be sure to understand and follow the sharing and usage rules for each repeater system.
▪ Short press the MENU button in standby mode until the Repeater menu is displayed；
•Use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select ON or OFF.
▪ Short press the MENU button to save the settings and enter the next function menu, long press the MENU
button to save the settings and exit the menu.
NOTE: When activated the repeater channels will be displayed as the channel number (Ex. 15,16,17,etc.) and
the repeater icon.
CALL TONE
The RA86 has 5 selectable Call Alert Tones.
▪ Short press the MENU button in standby mode until the Call Tone menu is displayed；
▪ Use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to scroll forward or backward through the tone options (01 - 05).
When scrolling through the 5 options the sound will be played for you;
▪ Short press the MENU button to save the settings and enter the next function menu, long press the MENU
button to save the settings and exit the menu.
KEY TONE
The RA86 has a Silent Operation mode. In this mode, all “beeps” and “tones” are disabled.
▪ Short press the MENU button in standby mode until the Key Tone menu is displayed；
▪ Use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select ON or OFF.;
▪ Short press the MENU button to save the settings and enter the next function menu, long press the MENU
button to save the settings and exit the menu.
ROGER BEEP
When the PTT button on the mic is released, the radio will beep to confirm to other users that your transmission
is complete.
▪ Short press the MENU button in standby mode until the Roger Beep menu is displayed；
▪ Use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select ON or OFF.
▪ Short press the MENU button to save the settings and enter the next function menu, long press the MENU
button to save the settings and exit the menu.
VOX
▪ Short press the MENU button in standby mode until the VOX Level menu is displayed；
▪ Use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select the VOX level (OFF, 01-09, of which level 09 is the most
sensitive);
▪ Short press the MENU button to save the settings and enter the next function menu, long press the MENU
button to save the settings and exit the menu.
TOT
▪ Short press MENU in standby state until the TOT menu is displayed;
▪ Use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select the TOT time (up to 180s) ;
▪ Short press the MENU button to save the settings and enter the next function menu, long press the MENU
button to save the settings and exit the menu.
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