Topcom Twintalker 6800 - Manual (Page 10)

10 Topcom Twintalker 6800
Topcom Twintalker 6800
13.4 Receiving a Signal
The unit is continuously in the RECEIVE mode when the unit is ON and not
transmitting. When you receive a signal on the current channel, the RX icon is
displayed.
13.5 Transmitting a Signal
• Press and hold to TRANSMIT.
• Hold the unit in a vertical position with the MICROPHONE 10 cm from the
mouth and speak into the microphone.
• Release when you have finished transmitting.
13.6 Changing Channels
The PMR has 8 available channels.
To change channels:
• Press once, the current channel number flashes on the LCD Screen.
• Press or to change the channel.
• Press to confirm your selection and return to the NORMAL mode.
• To confirm and shift to the next option, press .
NOTE: Any PMR set on the same channel can receive and listen to the
conversation, also when the other use a CTCSS code.
13.7 CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)
The 2 digit CTCSS code corresponds to a specific tone frequency the radio emits. Two users,
with the same channel and CTCSS set can hear one another.They will not be able to hear
anyone else on the channel unless the other radios have the same exact CTCSS code ena-
bled.
The PMR has 38 CTCSS codes available.
• Press twice, the CTCSS code will flash
• Press or to select another code.
• Press to confirm your selection and return to the NORMAL mode.
• To confirm and shift to the next option, press .
NOTE: Any PMR set on the same channel can receive and listen to the
conversation, also when the other use a CTCSS code.
In order for other people to receive your transmission, they
must be set on the same channel and CTCSS code
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