Talk Range; Monitor/Signal Strength Indicator; Setting The Volume - Motorola XTL446 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.
1.For maximum clarity, hold radio 5 to 7 centimetres
from mouth.
G
2.Press and hold and speak into the micro-
phone. The LED indicator light glows continuously
when transmitting.
G
3.To receive messages, release .

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 5
kilometres of coverage. Medium range occurs when
buildings and trees are in the way. Minimal range
occurs when dense foliage and mountains obstruct the
communication path.

Monitor/Signal Strength Indicator

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. Pressing
J
and holding allows you to monitor your channel for
Optimal Range Medium Range Minimal Range
Outdoors Outdoors Outdoors
Flat, open areas Buildings or trees. Dense foliage or
Also near mountains. Also
residential inside some
buildings buildings
activity. If you hear static, the channel is clear for use.
This button can also help you determine when a radio
is moving out of range by displaying a receive signal
strength value next to the w while you press and hold
J
. This value from 1 (weakest) to 6 (strongest)
indicates the relative signal strength of the incoming
signal.
Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may affect
the strength of the incoming signal.

Setting the Volume

D l
1.Press to increase or to decrease the vol-
ume. The display will show V and the volume set-
ting (1-20).
G
2.Press to set.
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