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Product Features • T wo-Way Radio with up to a 12 km (7.5 mile) range • 8 Channels * • 38 CTCSS Privacy Codes • 83 DCS Privacy Codes • 10 Channel Memor y • Backlit LCD Display • Battery Saver Circuitry • Battery Level Meter • Maximum Range Extender • VOX Mode for Hands-Fr ee T ransmissions • Intercom Capable • Baby Monitor F[...]
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NOTE: Estimated operation time on full charge: 1 2 hours. These rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly in compliance with all applicable laws. They must not be thr own in the rubbish bin. Some countries and local authorities require recycling and have established collection pr ograms. Please contact your local waste disposa[...]
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OPERA TION Listening for a Response Release the T ALK button to receive incoming transmissions. Y our microTALK ® is always in LISTENING MODE except when the T ALK, CALL or MODE b uttons are pressed. T o Adjust V olume Rotate the ON/OFF Volume k nob clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to reduce it. Call Button Press and release the C[...]
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OPERA TION and MODE FUNCTIONS External Speaker/Mi cr oph on e Ja ck Y our microTALK ® radio can be fitted with an external speaker/microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. T o Attach the External Speaker/Microphone: 1. Open the tab on top of the radio. 2. Insert the plug into the jack. Intercom With the optional intercom adapter and two ext[...]
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MODE FUNCTIONS DCS Privacy Codes DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) is an advanced digital coding system allowing you to select one of 83 privacy codes to reduce incoming transmissions from other users on the channel. NOT E: If you are using a DCS code, both radios must be tuned to the same channel and DCS privacy code to communicate. Each channel will r [...]
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MODE FUNCTIONS c. Press the T ALK button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and exit MODE functions. Upon release of the T ALK button, the radio will enter L ISTENING MODE on the channel/privacy code j ust entered. T o Recall a Stored Memory Channel Location: 1. Press the MODE button until the Memory icon and the memo[...]
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MODE FUNCTIONS While setting privacy code scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to LISTENING MODE on the channel/privacy code that was displayed b efore you entered MODE functions. During An Incoming T ransmission, Y ou Can Choose From The Following: a. Press and hold the T ALK button to communica[...]
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MODE FUNCTIONS Dual W atch Dual Watch allows you to simultaneously monitor any two (2) Dual Watch Locations: Dual Watch Location 1 – is always the channel/ p rivacy code displayed before you entered MODE functions. See “Channels,” “CTCSS Privacy Codes” and “DCS Privacy Codes” sections for further details. D ual Watch Location 2 – wi[...]
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Baby Monitor With the Baby Monitor Function ON, a radio left near a baby will transmit to another unit on the same channel and privacy code whenever a sound is detected. Baby Monitor uses the same sensitivity level you set for the VOX Function. I f you have not set a VOX sensitivity level ( see the “Voice Activated T ransmit [VOX]” section of t[...]
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English D.O.C., W ARRANTY & CUSTOMER SERVICE Keystroke T ones W ith Keystroke T ones tur ned ON, your radio will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting. T o T urn Keystroke T ones ON or OFF: When you turn ON your microTALK ® radio for the first time, Keystroke T ones will be ON. 1 . Press the MODE button until the Keystro[...]