3.6
Increasing the maximum range
The walkie-talkies are equipped with a so-called AUTO-SQUELCH
system, by means of which weak transmissions and undesirable
noises are automatically filtered out during use. This AUTO-
SQUELCH system can be temporarily switched off in order to increase
the range.
Hold the
button pressed for more than five seconds until you hear
a signal tone. The automatic suppression is switched off. The
message MON will appear in the display and it will now also be
possible for very weak signals to be received.
To switch the AUTO-SQUELCH on again, either press the
once more or press a channel select button for half a second.
Note: You can also switch off the AUTO-SQUELCH temporarily. To
do this, press and hold the
now remain switched off until you release the
3.7
Display illumination
The walkie-talkie's display can be lit for 10 seconds by pressing the
button. To switch the light off again before this, press the
button.
3.8
VOX mode
In VOX mode, the walkie-talkie will automatically start to transmit as
soon as your voice or another noise is detected. It is not necessary to
press the call button. Transmission will always take place for 2
seconds, even when you speak for less than 2 seconds.
Five sensitivity levels from 1 to 5 can be set for VOX mode. With
setting 1, only a loud voice will be transmitted whereas, with setting 5,
softer voices will also be transmitted.
46
- Operation -
button. The AUTO-SQUELCH will
button
button again.