Audiovox FR-541 - Manual (Page 13)

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To access the VOX function, press the VOX button; the VOX icon
( ) appears on the display. In the VOX mode, the sensitivity is automatically set.
To exit the VOX mode, press the VOX button again; the VOX icon will disappear
from the display.
To Transmit
1. Set the desired primary channel.
2. Press and hold the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button while speaking slowly and clearly
in a normal voice, approximately 2 to 3 inches from the microphone.
3. The transmit icon ( ) will illuminate while transmitting.
4. Release the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button when you finish speaking to receive
incoming signals. If enabled a “Roger Beep” tone will be heard on the
receiving unit to indicate end of transmission.
To Receive.
1. Set the desired channel.
2. Adjust the volume control to the desired listening volume by using the up and
down buttons.
3. The transceiver will play strong received signals through its internal speaker
or through a n external speaker, if so equipped.
Monitor Function
The monitor button can be used to play all signals present on a channel. This is
useful when communicating with other parties at extreme range.
The monitor function can be locked on by pressing the Monitor button for more
than 2 seconds. When the monitor lock has been activated, the LCD display will
indicate BUSY and a tone will sound. Pressing the monitor button a second time
will unlock the monitor function.
WARNING
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Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for
long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of battery acid leaking from the
batteries and corroding the transceiver.