Motorola T6210 - Manual (Page 33)

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Using Accessories
Make sure the radio is turned off before plugging audio accessories into the
accessory port. Before you place an accessory on your head or in your ear, turn
the volume down. After placing the accessory on your head or in your ear, adjust the
volume by pressing
[ or ].
Monitor/Signal Strength Indicator
The ) button allows you to listen to all activity on a channel (open squelch) to tell
whether the channel is currently in use. This button can also help you determine
when a radio is moving out of range.
To check for channel activity, press and hold the ) button. You’ll hear static if the
channel is clear and w will display. Don’t transmit if you hear conversation. To
avoid interrupted conversation, wait until the channel is clear or switch to another
channel.
The w helps 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
) . This value from 1
(weakest) through
6 (strongest)
indicates the relative strength of the incoming signal.
Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may affect the strength of the incoming signal.
Signal Strength
Indicator
6
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