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T5000 & T5500 user guide --- Pg 17

Talking and Listening

To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and

Interference Eliminator Code.

To talk, press and hold
talking.
When you finish talking, release

Talk Range

Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range.
Do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart.

Checking the Channel Before Transmitting

Your radio has multiple channels shared on a "take turns" basis. For uninterrupted
communication, do not talk on a channel is someone else is currently talking on it.
To check for activity on a channel before you talk, press and hold
hear static, the channel is clear to use.
T5000 & T5500 user guide --- Pg 18

Special Features

Interference Eliminator Code
Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice
of code combinations.
To set the code for a channel:
1.
Press
until the code starts to flash.
2.
Press
or
3.
Press
to save the code setting.
You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure.
Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to
Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with other FRS radios that do
not have Interference Eliminator Codes.

Push to Talk Timeout Timer

To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio emits a continuous
warning tone and stops transmitting if you press

Locking the Keypad

To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings, press and hold
or until
displays. You can turn the radio on and off, adjust the volume, receive,
transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. All other functions are locked.
To unlock the radio, press and hold
18
displayed.
. Hold the radio 2 to 3 inches away from your mouth when
(press to talk, release to listen).
to select the code.
for 3 seconds or until
or
. If you
on an FRS radio that uses
for 60 continuous seconds.
for 3 seconds
is no longer
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