User's Manual

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English
GETTING STARTED
TRANSMIT
REPEATER OR TALKAROUND
MODE
Talkaround Mode enables you to communicate
with another radio when either:
• The repeater is not operating.
–or–
• Your radio is out of the repeater’s range but
within communicating distance of another
radio.
To Select either Repeater Mode or
Talkaround Mode
Press the preprogrammed Repeater/
Talkaround button (see page 13) to toggle
between Repeater Mode and Talkaround Mode.
VOX OPERATION
When hands-free operation is desired, your
radio can transmit by voice alone using the
VOX feature when you speak through an
accessory that is connected to your radio.
Connecting a VOX Headset
Enable or Disable VOX
To enable or disable VOX operation, press the
preprogrammed VOX button (see page 17).
Note: Pressing the PTT button disables VOX.
– or –
1 Turn your radio on.
2 Use the Channel Selector knob to select the
desired channel.
Note: Monitor for traffic before transmitting
to ensure that you do not “talk over”
someone who is already transmitting
3 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to
5cm) from your mouth. Press the PTT button
to talk.
• The LED indicator lights steady red while
the call is being sent.
4 Release the PTT to listen.
1 Turn off your radio.
2 Connect the VOX accessory to your radio and
turn the radio on.
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