User's Manual

Select any of the 14 channels by pushing the
channel up or down buttons.
Select Main Channel (1-14)
Turn on the microTALK 2-Way Radio.
Operation
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Select
Channel
Note
Units must be on same
channel and subcode to
communicate.
Note
Channels 8-12 generally
are less used and give bet-
ter results for communica-
tions in most areas.
Note
Push and hold the channel
button for fast channel
advance.
Operation
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Note
To learn more about the
range of your microTALK,
see page 9.
Range is dependent on
battery condition and
geographic terrain.
Auto Squelch
Maximum
Range
Extender
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Maximum Range Extender
Auto Squelch can be temporarily removed to allow
all signals to enter (Maximum Range Extender).
Auto Squelch
Your microTALK is equipped with Auto Squelch,
which automatically shuts off weak transmissions
and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or
if you have reached your range limit.
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Push and hold LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button to allow all signals to enter.
Auto Monitor
Auto Monitor
When the signal you want to hear is consistently
weak,you may place the radio in Maximum
Range mode without having to constantly hold
the button: Press and hold the Maximum Range
Extender button for five seconds.Two beeps
confirm Auto Monitor is on. To return to normal
operation,momentarily press the Maximum Range
Extender button again or change channels.
Note
Selecting a CTCSS
subcode will allow you to
only hear conversations on
that selection. For
example,you may be with
a group of friends.If all of
you select channel 7 and
subcode 1, you will hear
your friends but will not
hear anybody else on
channel 7,subcodes 2
through 38.
Select CTCSS Subcode (00-38)
Press the mode butto n .After a short delay,s m a l l
n u m bers will flash next to the channel display
LCD indicating the subc h a n n e l .
Select CTCSS
Subcode
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Select subcode number by moving the chan-
nel button up or down.
When the desired code is displayed push the
mode button and release.An audible tone will
confirm your selection.
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