Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Owner's Manual
- Table of Contents
- Welcome
- Features
- FCC Notice
- Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
- Installing Your Radio
- Controls & Indicators
- Operating Your Radio
- Utility Functions
- Menu Mode Functions
- Restoring the Default Settings
- Care & Maintenance
- Menu - Quick Reference Chart
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Specs
- FCC Warning & Statements
- Warranty
- Quick Start Guide
- Programming Guide
- Product Info
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Model MXT500
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
IMPORTANT! To communicate between two MXT500 radios or any GMRS
radio, both radios must be set to the same channel and privacy code (see
Selecting a Privacy Code) selections..
1. To transmit a call, press and hold the PTT button on the microphone,
and speak into the microphone in a normal voice.
• The bottom LED will illuminate red while your radio is transmitting.
• The signal strength indicator on the LCD will display the transmit
signal strength.
2. To receive a call, release the PTT button on the microphone.
• The BUSY icon will show on the LCD display when your radio is
receiving a transmission.
• The TX/RX indicator will illuminate green when your radio is receiving.
• The signal strength indicator on the LCD will display the signal
strength.
3. If necessary, rotate the POWER AND VOLUME KNOB to increase or
decrease radio volume.
NOTE: For maximum clarity, hold the microphone 2 to 3 inches from your
mouth when speaking.