Setting the RT3s Audio Level

1. Adjusting the Microphone Level using the Radio's Keypad
2. Adjusting the Microphone Level using the Code Plug

It can become very anoying when in a group and some operators have audio levels that are high and other low, forcing you to constantly adjust your gain to accommodate for various station.

Are you being regularly told you are too loud or too quiet?

A good solution is to adjust your Microphone Level in the radios settings or in the Code Plug.

To do this either use the parrot or get reports while talking to a small group. The small group is preferable as they can compare your audio level to others in the group. The audio level can depend on many factors so it does not have to be exact.

The default level on the RT3s appears to be 3. I have found the this is too loud and a level of 2 is more acceptable. Results can vary so please test your own radio.

Adjusting the Microphone Level using the Radio's Keypad

NOTE: If the Mic Level setting is changed on the radio it will be overwritten when the codeplug is written to the radio, if the codeplug is not update to reflect the change.

1. On the RT3s radio press the Menu Key:
   
   
   
   
2. From the Menu select Utilities
   
   
   
   
3. Then select Program Radio
   
   
   
   
4. Final select the Mic Mic-Level
   
   

Adjusting the Microphone Level using the Code Plug

Adjusting the Microphone Level in the Code plug is more permenant and will not be lost when updating the code plug for other reasons. You can always make a note of the adjustment made manually on the radio and update the codeplug accordingly.

The Mic level is in the General Setting menu selection.