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OperationOperation

Mode Functions

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Set DCS Privacy Codes

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To select a DCS privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power

button until the DCS icon appears and the small

numbers flash on the display (01 through 83).

2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a DCS

privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.

3. When DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and

proceed to other functions.

b. Press and hold the Mode button to enter the new setting and

return to Standby mode.

c. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return

to Standby mode.

d. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting

and return to Standby mode.

DCS Privacy Code

If CTCSS is turned on at the channel

selected, the display will flash the DCS

icon and “OFF.” To switch from CTCSS to

DCS, press the Channel Up or Channel

Down button while the display is flashing

“OFF.” The display will then show the

small numbers flashing and you will then

be able to proceed to step 2.

HI / LO

SCAN

Mode/Power

HI / LO

SCAN

Channel Button

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

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In VOX mode, your microTALK

radio can be used “hands-free,” automatically

transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the

volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

To turn VOX mode on or off:

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon

flashes on the display. The current On or Off

setting is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to turn VOX On or Off.

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the

new setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press and hold the Mode button to enter the

new setting and return to Standby mode.

c. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the

new setting and return to Standby mode.

d. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter

the new setting and return to Standby mode.

To set VOX sensitivity:

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon

flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.

The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed

with letters “LE” and a Number 1 through 5,

with Number 5 being the most sensitive level

and Number 1 being the least sensitive level.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to change the setting.

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the

new setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press and hold the Mode button to enter the

new setting and return to Standby mode.

c. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the

new setting and return to Standby mode.

d. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter

the new setting and return to Standby mode.

VOX Icon

VOX Sensitivity Level

HI / LO

SCAN

Mode/Power

HI / LO

SCAN

Channel Button

HI / LO

SCAN

Mode/Power

HI / LO

SCAN

Channel Button

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Summary of content (6 pages)

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HI / LO Operation Mode Functions SCAN Set DCS Privacy Codes Mode/Power • To select a DCS privacy code: 1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display (01 through 83). DCS Privacy Code Channel Button HI / LO SCAN If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the DCS icon and “OFF.” To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button while the display is flashing “OFF.
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Mode Functions Operation Operation Introduction Customer Assistance Warranty Ten Call Tone Settings • You can choose between ten different Call Tone Settings to transmit a call alert. To change a call tone setting: Mode/Power 1. Press the Mode/Power button until the letter “C” and the current call tone number (01 through 10) is displayed. The current call tone will sound for three seconds. Call Tone Setting 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to hear the other call tone settings. 3.
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Operation Mode Functions Channel Scan • Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan channels. To scan channels: Scan Button 1. Press and release the Scan button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers appear on the display. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to Scan Channels begin scanning channels. HI / LO SCAN Introduction The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan all channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected.
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Mode Functions Channel Button HI / LO SCAN CHAN NEL CA LL If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the DCS icon and “OFF.” To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button while the display is flashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2. Warranty VOLUME CHANN EL DCS Privacy Code VOLUME • To select a DCS privacy code: 1.
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Operation General Specifications and Licensing General Specifications • FRS/GMRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility Important: Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency. For example, a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel GMRS tuned to Channel 15. Please refer to the chart below for channel/ frequency number compatibility. A=C hannel No.
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Customer Assistance Product Service Product Service Questions • For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if parts are missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the store. See customer assistance on page A1. For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before sending your radio. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.