Insignia NS-F1112 - Manual (Page 10)

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Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio
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Adjusting the volume
To adjust the volume:
• Press the Up button to increase the volume.
• Press the Down button to decrease the volume.
Communicating
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channel and privacy code.
To transmit messages:
• Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice
into the microphone. For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to
three inches from your mouth. The TX icon appears
continuously on the display when transmitting.
To receive messages:
• Release the PTT button. The RX icon appears on the display
when your radio is receiving a transmission.
Monitoring
Using the monitor function, you can hear noise so you can adjust the
volume level of the radio when it is not receiving a signal. You can
also use the monitor function to check for any activity on the current
channel before transmitting.
To turn the monitor function on and off:
• Hold down the Monitor/Scan button for three seconds.
Note
Your radio is designed to give you maximum range
under the following conditions:
• Over water
• In rural areas without obstructions
• In flat areas where you can see the other person
To get the maximum range from your radio:
• Use fresh or fully charged batteries
• Use a GMRS channel. FRS channels are restricted
by the FCC.
• Set the radio to use Hi power.
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