Why Use It?
The chirp serves two practical purposes:
- Confirmation — You know your PTT press registered without looking at the screen
- Timing — The chirp creates a natural half-second pause before you speak, preventing the first syllable from being clipped by the audio encoder
💡 First-Syllable Fix
If you've noticed your first word getting cut off, enable walkie-talkie sounds. The chirp creates the perfect pause for the encoder to start capturing before you speak.
Enabling/Disabling
1
Open Settings
Go to the Settings tab (bottom navigation).
2
Find Audio Section
Scroll to the Audio section.
3
Toggle Walkie-Talkie Sounds
Tap the toggle next to Walkie-Talkie Sounds to enable or disable the chirp.
How It Works
- The chirp sound is a short, bundled audio file that plays locally on your device
- It's preloaded when the app starts, so there's zero delay when you press PTT
- The sound plays through your current audio output (speaker, headset, or Bluetooth)
- It does not transmit over the channel — only you hear it
When to Use It
Enable walkie-talkie sounds when:
- You want confirmation that PTT is active without looking at the screen
- You're wearing a headset and can't see the visual indicators
- You're in a noisy environment and need audio feedback
- You want the authentic walkie-talkie experience
Disable walkie-talkie sounds when:
- You're in a quiet environment where the chirp might be disruptive
- You prefer silent operation
- You're using Bluetooth PTT and want minimal audio feedback