A Guide to Understanding How the italk200 PTT Radio Works

A Guide to Understanding How the italk200 PTT Radio Works

How do I use the panic button on the italk200 radio?

To access the panic button on the italk200 radio, locate the button marked with number 1 in the picture. If your dealer has activated and set up the feature, pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds or more will initiate panic mode. During this time, the radio will send an emergency notification to the Kirisun iTalk dispatcher software, which is connected to your radio. The emergency notification will include your current GPS location, additionally, the radio will broadcast all audio from your device for a period of 20 seconds to all other radios or app users  that have been added to the panic group.

How do I use the channel scan feature /  button on the italk200 radio?

To activate the scan mode feature, press the button marked with location number 2 for 8 seconds. This will cause the radio to announce "scan mode enabled," indicating that it is now scanning all active channels for any communications. This feature only works if it has been enabled by your radio supplier. To turn off scan mode, simply press and hold the button marked with location number 2 again for 8 seconds and the radio will announce "scan mode disabled.

How do I use the private call feature on the italk200 radio?

To initiate a private call, also known as a one-on-one conversation, press the button marked with location number 2 for 5 seconds. This will trigger the radio to say "Private call initiated", now, simply press button number 4 briefly to be taken to an available radio in the list of available radios. (Pressing button 4 will scroll down in the list, while pressing button 2 will scroll up the list) When you have found the radio that you would like to have a conversation with, press and hold the button marked with location number 2 for 5 seconds. The radio will announce "In private group" which means you can now communicate securely and privately without the rest of the radios receiving any transmissions. To end the private call, hold the button marked with location number 2 for 5 seconds again and the radio will announce the channel you were previously on and have now returned to." Alternatively, the radio will automatically exit the private call and return to its previous channel if you do not press any buttons for a period of 40 seconds. 

How do I talk on the italk200 radio?

To make a call, first ensure that your radio is on and has connected to the network and the desired group. Then, press and hold the button marked as number 3 in the picture while you speak. When you're finished, release the button and wait for a response from another radio user.

How do I listen to previous conversations on the channel with the italk200 radio?

To access your recent voice recordings, press and hold the button marked as number 4 in the picture for at least 5 seconds. The radio will then play back the 15 most recent audio files or conversations from the current channel.

How do turn the Wi-Fi on / off with the italk200 radio?

To turn the Wi-Fi feature on or off on your iTalk200 radio, simply press the buttons marked 3 an 4 at the same time briefly. Doing so the radio will announce that the Wi-Fi mode has been "enabled" or "disabled".

How do I know if my italk200 radio is working?

To check your radio's current status, including online/offline status, selected channel, and battery level, press and release the button marked as number 4 in the picture. The radio will then announce the status.

If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our office.

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