Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction Operation
10
Mode Functions
O
peration
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Set DCS Privacy Codes
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To select a DCS privacy code:
1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode
button until the DCS icon appears and the
small numbers flash on the display
(01 through 104).
NOTE
If CTCSS is turned on at the channel
selected, the display will flash the
DCS icon and “OFF.” To switch from
CTCSS to DCS, press the Channel Up
or Channel Down button while the
display is flashing “OFF.” The display
will then show the small numbers
flashing and you will then be able
to proceed to step 2.
2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select a DCS privacy code. You can
hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button
for fast advance.
3. When your desired DCS privacy code is
displayed, choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the
new setting and return to Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds
to enter the new setting and return to
Standby mode.
NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels
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You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards
Radio channels transmitting in your area.
To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:
1. Press the Mode button until the WX (All
Hazards Radio) icon, the currently selected All
Hazards Radio channel, and signal strength
are displayed.
2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to change All Hazards Radio channels.
3. WX (All Hazards Radio) icon will continue to
be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.
Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to proceed
to other functions.
b. Press the Lock/Enter button to exit All
Hazards Radio channels mode and return
to Standby mode.
*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Adminstration
microTALK Range
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Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
In flat, open country your radio will
operate at maximum range.
Buildings and foliage in the path of the
signal can reduce the range of the radio.
Dense foliage and hilly terrain will
further reduce the range of the radio.
On FRS channels 8 through 14, your radio
automatically switches to low power, which
will limit the range the radio can communicate.
Remember, you can achieve maximum
range by using maximum range
extender. See page 6 for details.
Maximum Range
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
Mode Button
Channel Buttons
Mode Button
Channel Buttons
Hazards Radio Icon
DCS Privacy Code