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Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Operation

Operation

Mode Functions

Set DCS Privacy Codes

To select a DCS privacy code:

1.

After selecting a channel, press the 

Mode/Power

button until the DCS icon appears and the
small numbers flash on the display (01
through 83).

2.

Press using the 

Channel Up

or 

Channel Down

button to select a DCS

privacy code. You can hold the

Up

or

Down

button for fast advance.

3.

When DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:

a.

Press the 

Mode/Power

button to enter the new setting and

proceed to other functions.

b.

Press the 

Lock

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

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 

All Hazards

Radio

icon and the currently selected All

Hazards Radio channel are displayed.

2.

Use the 

Channel Up

or 

Channel Down

button to change 

All Hazards Radio

channels.

3.

The

All Hazards Radio

icon will continue to 

be displayed when 

All Hazards Radio

is

on

.

Choose one of the following:

a.

Press 

Mode

button to proceed to other functions.

b.

Press the 

Lock

button to exit 

All Hazards Radio

channel mode and return to 

Standby 

mode.

Weather (WX) Alert Mode

Turning 

On

the 

Weather Alert

function will allow your radio to

automatically receive NOAA Hazard Alert radio signals and warnings
from designated NOAA broadcast stations.  If the radio is turned ON, it
will alert to Weather and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA. 

This feature is set to 

OFF 

by default.

Make sure the strongest Weather channel
is selected for your area using the NOAA
All Hazards Radio Channels selection in
the previous menu. 

To turn Weather Alert On or Off:
1.

Press the 

Mode/Power

button until the

Weather Alert icon flashes on the display.  The
current 

On

or 

Off

setting is displayed.

2.

Press the 

Channel Up

and 

Channel Down

button to turn Weather Alert 

On

or 

Off

.

3.

Press the 

Lock

button to save the new setting

and exit the 

Weather Alert Mode

and return to

Standby 

mode.

Channel Buttons

Mode/Lock Button

DCS Privacy Code

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.

Mode/Power

Channel Button

Mode/Power

Hazards Radio Icon

Channel Buttons

Lock Button

Summary of Contents for microTALK cxt235

Page 1: ...keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event checking with travel companions in another car talking with neighbors arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall Secure your microTALK radio while on the go Carrying your microTALK radio with you is easy when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap The belt clip easily attaches to your belt purse or backpack Owne...

Page 2: ...on 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 12 13 10 8 7 9 Remove Belt Clip PullUpLockLatch Insert Batteries Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Caring for Your microTALK Radio Your microTAL K radio will give you years of trouble free service if cared for properly Handle the radio gently K eep the radio away from dust Never put the radio in water or in a damp place Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures Ins...

Page 3: ...ess and hold the Mode Power button to turn on your radio 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel Both radios must be tuned to the same channel privacy code to communicate 3 Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone 4 When finished talking release the Talk button and listen for a response Battery Low Turning on Your microTALK Radio Press and hold th...

Page 4: ... and release the Call button The other person will hear a two second call tone This tone is used only to establish voice communications See page 13 on how to select between five call tone settings Volume Button Call Button Listening Volume Level Lock Icon Light Max Range Lock Button To Illuminate Display Press and release the Light Max Range button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds Auto Squ...

Page 5: ...olling through the Mode function you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK radio When scrolling through the Mode function your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel Set NOAA Alert On Off Set Vox On Off Set Vox Sensitivity Set Channel Scan Set CTCSS Privacy Co...

Page 6: ...one of the following a Press Mode button to proceed to other functions b Press the Lock button to exit All Hazards Radio channel mode and return to Standby mode Weather WX Alert Mode Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically receive NOAA Hazard Alert radio signals and warnings from designated NOAA broadcast stations If the radio is turned ON it will alert to Weat...

Page 7: ...s free automatically transmitting when you speak You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise To turn VOX mode on or off 1 Press the Mode Power button until the VOX icon flashes on the display The current On or Off setting is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn VOX On or Off 3 Choose one of t...

Page 8: ...tions b Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak To turn roger beep on or off 1 Press the Mode Power button until the Roger Beep icon flashes The current on or off setting is d...

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