User's Manual

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Model MXT400
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Model MXT400
To select a DCS Privacy Code:
1. Press the TS/DCS button twice to enter the DCS Privacy Code settings.
2. Use the Channel Knob to scroll forward or backward through the DCS
Code options until the LCD displays the privacy code desired.
3. Press the Select button to conrm your selection.
▪ The DCS icon will show on the LCD display, according to your
selection.
4. Press the Scn/Mon button to exit Privacy Code settings.
NOTE: Pressing the TS/DCS button, three times while using CTCSS
tones and twice while using DCS codes, will disable the Privacy settings.
NOTE: If you select a CTCSS Privacy Code, any pre-selected DCS
Privacy Code will be cancelled, and vice-versa.
NOTE: If a DCS Privacy Tone is selected and you want to assign a
CTCSS tone you will be taken out of the privacy tone menu and forced to
start the selection process from the begining.
Selecting the Transmit (TX) Power Level
The MXT400 provides up to 3 transmit power levels; Hi, Mi and Lo. The Lo
power level is generally suitable when operating under optimum conditions
(see About Range). The Hi power level is recommended to ensure you
get maximum range from your radio.
To adjust the Transmit Power Level:
1. Press the Plvl button to toggle the transmit power setting between Hi,
Mi and Lo.
▪ Only the Mi and Lo transmit power settings will be indicated on the
LCD, when neither Mi or Lo is indicated the unit is set to Hi transmit
power.
▪ Due to output power regulations channels 1 through 7 cannot be
removed from the Lo transmit power setting.
“MENU”MODE FUNCTIONS
The “Menu” mode provides access to the features and functions shown in
the chart below. For additional utility functions, see UTILITY FUNCTIONS.
MXT400 “Menu” Mode Quick Reference Chart
Transmit (TX) Function
You can disable the transmitter section of the radio if you desire to use the
radio as a receive only system.
To set the Transmit Function
1. Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds to enter the Menu Mode.
2. Use the Call or Plvl buttons to scroll through the Menu options until the
LCD displays TX.
3. Turn the Channel knob to select the setting you desire.
4. Press and release the Select button to conrm your choice.
5. Press the Scn/Mon button to exit the Transmit Function
Talk Around (Talk) Function
The Talk Around function allows you to directly communicate with other
radios in your group when the repeater is not activated or out of range. The
radio will use the RX/TX frequency and it’s stored Privacy Tone settings.
when the Talk Around Function is enabled
Off ~ 9