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• To transmit continuously during

VOX operation, even if you stop
talking for a few seconds, hold down

PTT

. When you release 

PTT

, trans-

mitting stops after about 2 seconds
of silence.

• After the volume controls are set,

you can adjust the volume with ei-
ther the headset’s or the transceiv-
er’s volume control.

PTT (Push-To-Talk Button) 
Operation

1. Set the headset’s volume control to

its lowest setting.

2. Set 

AUDIO/BOTH/RADIO

 to 

RADIO

 or

BOTH

.

3. Set 

VOX

 to 

OFF

.

4. Turn on your transceiver and set its

volume to about mid-range.

5. Adjust the headset’s volume control

to a comfortable level.

6. Press 

PTT

 to transmit and release it

to receive.

7. When you finish operation, turn off

the transceiver.

Using the AUDIO IN Jack

You can attach an audio source (such
as a cassette player, CD player, or ra-
dio) to the headset so you can listen to
music while talking to others. Simply
plug one end of the 

1

/

8

-inch (3.5-mm)

audio input cable (not supplied) to the

AUDIO IN

 jack, and the other end to the

headphone jack on the audio source.

Setting 

AUDIO/BOTH/RADIO

 affects what

you hear through the earpiece.

• To listen to music but still receive

transceiver signals, set 

AUDIO/

BOTH/RADIO

 to 

BOTH

.

• To hear only transceiver signals, set

AUDIO/BOTH/RADIO

 to 

RADIO

.

• To listen to music only, set 

AUDIO/

BOTH/RADIO

 to 

AUDIO

.

You can transmit (talk) in PTT mode
with 

AUDIO/BOTH/RADIO

 in any setting.

However, VOX works only with this
switch set to 

RADIO

 or 

BOTH

.

Push-to-Talk Button

AUDIO IN Jack

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Summary of Contents for Communications Headset with VOX

Page 1: ...band ensures a snug comfortable fit Rotating Microphone Boom lets you position the microphone for either right or left ear use Low Power Circuitry operates for more than 400 hours on one AAA al kaline battery not supplied and about 200 hours on one AAA re chargeable nickel cadmium battery not supplied PREPARATION Installing the Battery Your headset requires one AAA battery for power For the best p...

Page 2: ... volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable level Do not listen at extremely high vol ume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss Once you set the volume do not in crease it Over time your ears adapt to the volume level so a volume lev el that does not cause discomfort might still damage your...

Page 3: ...nsceiver where there is little background noise set the switch to HI When background noise or wind is strong set the switch to LO 4 Turn on your transceiver and set its volume to about mid range 5 Adjust the headset s volume control to a comfortable level 6 Speak into the microphone The transceiver automatically switches to transmit When you stop talking the transceiver automatically switch es to ...

Page 4: ... operation turn off the transceiver Using the AUDIO IN Jack You can attach an audio source such as a cassette player CD player or ra dio to the headset so you can listen to music while talking to others Simply plug one end of the 1 8 inch 3 5 mm audio input cable not supplied to the AUDIO IN jack and the other end to the headphone jack on the audio source Setting AUDIO BOTH RADIO affects what you ...

Page 5: ...dB SPL at 1 kHz 1 mW VOX Activation Time Less than 5 Milliseconds Some Transceivers Have Additional Delays VOX Recovery Time About 2 Seconds Some Transceivers Have Additional Delays VOX Sensitivity LO 105 dB SPL HI 96 dB SPL Dimensions HWD Control Box Without Belt Clip 215 16 13 4 2 3 Inches 75 44 17 mm Weight Control Box Without Battery 3 7 oz 106 g Specifications are typical individual units mig...

Page 6: ...efect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and p...

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