Talking And Listening; Talk Range; Monitoring Channel Activity - Motorola XTR446 User Manual

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TALKING AND LISTENING

Your radio has 8 channels and 38 interference
eliminator codes. If you are in a group and you wish to
talk to each other, all radios must be set to the same
channel and code. If you experience interference and
need to change channel, ensure that you change the
channel and code of all radios in your group. To talk to
others using the radio:
1.Hold radio 5 to 7 centimetres from mouth.
2.Press and hold PTT and speak into the microphone.
The is displayed continuously whilst transmit-
ting.
PTT
3.After speaking, release . You can now receive
incoming calls. Whilst receiving, the

Talk Range

Your radio has been designed to maximize
performance and improve transmission range in the
field. It is recommended that you do not use the radios
closer than 1.5 meters apart, to avoid interference.
Talk range depends on the terrain. It will be affected by
concrete structures, heavy foliage and by operating
radios indoors or in vehicles.
Optimal range occurs in flat, open areas, with up to
8 kilometres of coverage, if possible. Medium range
occurs when buildings and trees are in the way.
Minimal range occurs when dense foliage and
mountains obstruct the communication path.
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Optimal Range Medium Range
Outdoors Outdoors
Flat, open areas Buildings or trees.
Also near
residential
buildings

Monitoring Channel Activity

It is good radio etiquette to monitor the channel for
activity before you transmit, to ensure that you do not
interrupt other users already on the channel.
is displayed.
1.To monitor briefly, press and release
ing will be displayed. If you hear static, the chan-
nel is clear for use. Obstacles that block the signal
path may affect the strength of the incoming signal.
2.To monitor continuously, press and hold
seconds. The will continue to flash. Both the static
noise and any signals will be heard.
3.To turn the monitor off, press
longer be displayed.
Minimal Range
Outdoors
Dense foliage or
mountains. Also
inside some
buildings
MON . A flash-
MON
for 2
MON,
the will no