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Customer Assistance

Introduction

21

Operation

20

Operation

During privacy code scan (while receiving an incoming 

transmission), you can choose from the following:

    

a.

  Press and hold the 

Talk

 button to communicate on 

that channel/privacy code. Your radio will remain on  

that channel/privacy code and return to 

Standby 

mode.

    

b.

  Press the 

Channel

 

Up

 or 

Channel

 

Down

 button to 

resume scanning privacy codes.

If you press the 

Talk

 button while scanning, but more than 

10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit  

on the channel/privacy code on which you last received a 

transmission. This will then return the radio to 

Standby 

mode.

If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your  

radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes. 

During privacy code scan (while not receiving a transmission),  

you can choose from the following:

    

a.

  Press and hold the 

Talk

 button to communicate on 

the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you 

entered mode functions or the channel/privacy code on  

which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.  

This will return the radio to 

Standby 

mode.

    

b.

  Press the 

Mode

 button to proceed to set memory location 

scan (see page 22 for further details).

    

c.

  Press the 

Lock/Enter

 button to return to 

Standby 

mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed 

before you entered mode functions or the channel/ 

privacy code on which, during scanning, you last  

received a transmission.

Mode Functions

Privacy Code Scan 

Your microTALK

®

 radio can automatically scan the 

Privacy 

Codes

 (either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 104) 

within one channel. Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS  

or DCS) can be scanned at a time.

To scan privacy codes:
1.

  While in 

Standby 

mode, press the 

Channel

 

Up

 or 

Channel

 

Down

 button 

to choose the channel on which you  

wish to scan privacy codes.

2.

  Press the 

Mode

 button until either the CTCSS 

or the DCS icon appears on the display and 

the 

Scan

 icon and the privacy code numbers 

flash on the display.

3.

  Press the 

Channel

 

Up

 or 

Channel

 

Down

 

button to begin scanning privacy codes  

within the channel you selected.

The

 Scan

 icon will continue to be displayed 

when privacy code scan is 

on

. Your radio will 

continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an 

incoming transmission is detected. Your radio 

will remain on that channel/privacy code for  

10 seconds. 
While setting privacy code scan, if you do not 

press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio  

will automatically return to 

Standby 

mode on 

the channel/privacy code that was displayed 

before you entered mode functions. 

Select Channel

Scan Privacy Codes

Mode Button

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Channel Button

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Summary of Contents for microTALK CXR925

Page 1: ... when using the belt clip The belt clip easily attaches to your belt purse or backpack For Assistance in the U S A In this user s manual you should find all the information you need to operate your microTALK radio If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a w...

Page 2: ...he component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective microTALK radios chargers products or component parts upon delivery t...

Page 3: ... battery pack as shown in radio 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Estimated operation time on full charge 12 hours Rechargeable battery packs must be recycled or disposed of properly in compliance with all applicable laws They may not be thrown in the trash Certain states or municipalities require recycling and have established collection programs Please contact your local waste re...

Page 4: ...by mode except when the Talk Call Mode or Power buttons are pressed Battery Low When battery power is low the Battery Low icon will blink Your batteries should be recharged Auto Battery Save Your microTALK radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life If there are no transmissions for 10 seconds the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and the Power Saver icon will fla...

Page 5: ...d prevent accidental operation After three 3 continuous minutes of transmission the radio will stop transmitting and will require a rest period of 30 seconds During this time the display will flash on and off and an error tone will sound if the Push to Talk button is pressed Selectable High Medium Low Power Output When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions you can swit...

Page 6: ...icroTALK radio can be fitted with an external Speaker Microphone freeing your hands for other tasks This same jack also serves as the connecting point for the wall charger adapter To attach a speaker microphone 1 Open the speaker microphone charge tab on top of your microTALK radio 2 Insert the plug into the speaker microphone charge jack See page 5 for power output settings while using speaker mi...

Page 7: ...eck that the Rew icon is illuminated If it is not turn on Rewind Say Again 2 Press the Rewind button The most recent call recorded will play then second most recent and so on Play back can be stopped at any time by pressing the Rew or Talk button To record an outgoing message 1 Check that the Rew icon is illuminated If it is not turn on Rewind Say Again 2 While no message is being received press a...

Page 8: ...Privacy Codes Your microTALK radio incorporates two 2 advanced coded squelch systems that can help to reduce interference from other users on any given channel CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System provides 38 privacy codes and DCS Digitally Coded Squelch provides 104 privacy codes This provides a total of 142 Privacy Codes Either system can be used on all channels but both systems cannot be ...

Page 9: ...nsitive level and Number 01 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 button to enter the selected setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode VOX Icon VOX Sensitivity Level Mode Button NOAA All Hazards Radio Chan...

Page 10: ...d before you entered mode functions c Press the Talk button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location and exit mode functions Upon release of the Talk button the radio will enter Standby mode on the channel privacy code just entered 10 Memory Locations Your microTALK radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing your most frequently used channels and channel privacy code combin...

Page 11: ...ions While de programming a memory location if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions To recall a stored memory channel location 1 Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location number flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down butt...

Page 12: ...ndby mode b Press the Mode button to proceed to set privacy code scan on the channel that was either displayed before you entered mode functions or on which during channel scanning you last received a transmission see page 20 for further details c Press the Lock Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel on...

Page 13: ...ter button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel privacy code on which during scanning you last received a transmission Mode Functions Privacy Code Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 104 within one channel Only one set of privacy codes CTC...

Page 14: ...ou entered mode functions or the memory location on which during scanning you last received a transmission To reduce the number of memory locations being scanned you may de program any unwanted locations See page 17 to de program a memory location Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Operation Memory Location Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan up to 10 programmed Memor...

Page 15: ...microTALK radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone by vibrating silently or both To change call settings 1 Press the Mode button until the Call Setting icon flashes on the display The current setting 01 vibrate ring 02 vibrate only or 03 ring only is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the call setting 3 Choose one of the following a Pr...

Page 16: ...e with FCC RF exposure guidelines Use only the supplied antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations Normal Position Hold the transmitter approximately two inches from your face and speak in a normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol...

Page 17: ...se a detailed description of the problem along with the name and address of where the product is to be returned 4 Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 650...

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