Motorola CLS1450CH User Guide - Page 30
Talking and Receiving, Basic Radio Operation, Signal Strength and Channel Busy Indicators
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Talking and Receiving Talking and Receiving Basic Radio Operation 1. Press and hold T to check for channel activity. If you hear static, the channel is clear to use. Do not transmit if someone is speaking on the channel. Press T again to stop monitoring. 2. To talk, press and hold Push to Talk and speak into the microphone. Hold the radio 2 to 3 inches away from your mouth. 3. To listen, release Push to Talk. The transmit LED on the top of the radio is red when transmitting. Signal Strength and Channel Busy Indicators When there is activity on a frequency, the radio displays w and the transmit light blinks at a faster rate of once per second. When there is activity on the same frequency and code as your radio (your radio is receiving), the radio displays w and a signal strength from 1 (weakest) to 6 (strongest). This can help determine when a radio is moving out of range. Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may affect the strength of the incoming signal. 26