Freetalker RD-018, Manual

 
3.When you are finished speaking, release the Red Button. You are now 

ready to receive incoming transmissions. While receiving transmission, 
the R X icon appears on the display. 

Sending a Call Alert Tone 

To send a Call Alert Tone, Press the Red Button twice in a rapid action. 
The Call Alert Tone will be automatically transmitted for a factory-set 
fixed length of time. During transmission, the Call icon appears on the 
display. You’ll hear a brief Call Alert Tone to confirm operation. The 
communicator returns to standby mode when the Call Tone sequence is 
complete. For optimum performance, make sure the ANTENNA is 
pointing upright. 
 
 

Voice Operated Transmission(VOX) 

Your communicator is equipped with an adjustable Voice Operated 
Transmitter(VOX) that can be used for automatic voice transmission. In 
this convenient mode, transmission is automatically initiated by speaking 
into the microphone. There is no need to push the Red Button. 
 

To adjust VOX level: 

1.Enter to Menu mode. Advance through the Menu until the VOX icon 

appears on the display. 

2.Press the Up or Down key to toggle between On and Off function of the 

VOX. When VOX feature is on ,the VOX icon will appear on the LCD 
display. 

To exit the Menu, press the Red Button. 
 

To get the full advantage of the convenience of a hands free 
transmission and the privacy of conversation, you can optionally use 
an Ear Bud with Microphone to be used in conjunction with the VOX 
feature of your communicator. 

To use the Ear Bud: 

1. 

Set your communicator to VOX Mode. 

2. 

Lift the headset/Charger jack Cover Located at the side of your unit . 

3. 

Insert the Ear Bud Jack into the headset Jack. Wear the Ear bud and 
adjust the Microphone location. 

The Auto Squelch Feature 

Your communicator is equipped with an automatic squelch system that 
automatically cuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to 
terrain conditions and range limitations. 
 

The Automatic Power Save Feature 

Your communicator has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend