Owner's Manual

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Model MXT500
To Disable Privacy codes:
1. Follow steps 1 & 2 under SELECTING A PRIVACY CODE.
2. Select OFF in the privacy menu by pressing the CHANNEL/MENU
SELECTION knob.
3. Press the MENU button to exit the privacy code settings.
NOTE: If you select a CTCSS Privacy Code, any pre-selected DCS Privacy
Code will be cancelled, and vice-versa.
NOTE: The LCD icons for privacy tones (TSQ and DCS) will be displayed
while receiving and transmitting. Example: If a DCS tone is set for
receive the radio will show DCS when in receive mode. If a CTCSS
tone is set for transmitting, the LCD will show TSQ when in transmit
mode.
SELECTING A TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL
The MXT500 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.
IMPORTANT! Channels 1-7 cannot be removed from the Lo transmit
power setting due to FCC regulations.
1.Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Use the CHANNEL/MENU
SELECTION knob to navigate to menu setting #02 – PWR.
2.To edit the transmit power level, press the CHANNEL/MENU
SELECTION knob. Use the CHANNEL/MENU SELECTION knob to
choose between Hi, Mi and Lo. Press the CHANNEL/MENU
SELECTION knob to conrm your selection.
• Only the Mi and Lo transmit power settings will be indicated on the
LCD. When neither Mi or Lo is displayed, this indicates that the radio
is set to Hi transmit power.
3. Press the MENU button to exit the transmit power level settings.