Switching Modes; Talking And Listening - Motorola TALKABOUT T800 Series User Manual

4.3

Switching Modes

Procedure:
To switch between the Two-Way and Weather modes, press the Mode button.
• When the radio is in Two-Way mode, the TWO-WAY icon is displayed.
• When the radio is in Weather mode, the WEATHER icon is displayed.
• Corresponding settings and information are shown on the display.
4.4

Talking and Listening

This chapter provides information on how to use your radio for communication.
Prerequisites:
Ensure that all radios in your group are set to the same channel and are on the same Interference
Eliminator Code.
Procedure:
1 To talk, press and hold the PTT button.
When transmitting, your radio displays the following indicators:
• The radio displays Tx icon.
• The TWO-WAY icon blinks.
• If it is a high power transmission, the Hi icon is displayed.
• If it is a low power transmission, the Lo icon is displayed.
• Screen times out except for the Tx, Hi, or Lo, and battery icons. These icons remain lit until
the PTT button is released.
2 To listen, release the PTT button.
When receiving, your radio displays the following indicators:
• The radio displays Rx icon.
• The TWO-WAY icon blinks.
• If it is a high power channel, the Hi icon is displayed.
• If it is a low power channel, the Lo icon is displayed.
NOTE: Hold the radio one inch away from your mouth and speak directly into the
microphone for maximum clarity. Do not cover the microphone while speaking.
NOTE: Your radio is designed to maximize the performance and improve the
transmission range. Do not use radios closer than five feet apart.
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