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Scrolling Through the Mode Function 

By scrolling through the 

Mode 

function, you will be able to  

select or turn 

on

 preferred features of your microTALK

®

 radio. When 

scrolling through the 

Mode

 function, your radio features  

will be displayed in the same predetermined order:

          Set CTCSS Privacy Codes 

Set DCS Privacy Codes 

Set Vox On/Off  

Set Vox Sensitivity 

Set Channel Scan 

Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan 

Set DCS Privacy Code Scan 

Set Call Tones 

Set Roger Beep On/Off 

Privacy Codes 

Your microTALK radio incorporates two 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 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121 

Privacy 

Codes

. Either system can be used on all channels, but both systems 

cannot be used on the same channel at the same time.

To successfully communicate using a privacy code, both  

the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same 

channel and to the same privacy code system (CTCSS or DCS) 

and privacy code number. Each channel will remember the last 

privacy code system and number you select.

The privacy code 00 is not a privacy code, but allows all signals 

to be heard on a channel that is set to 00 on both  

the CTCSS and DCS systems.

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes 

To select a CTCSS privacy code:
1.

  After selecting a channel, press  

the 

Mode/Power

 button until the 

CTCSS

 icon 

appears and the small numbers next to the 

channel number flash on the display.

If DCS is turned 

on

 at the channel selected, 

the display will flash the  

CTCSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from  

DCS to CTCSS, 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.

2.

  Press using the 

Channel Up

 or 

Channel Down

 

button to select a privacy code. You can hold the 

Up

 or 

Down

 button for fast advance.

3.

  When your desired CTCSS 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 the 

Lock

 button to enter the new setting 

and return to 

Standby 

mode.

    

c.

  Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds  

to enter the new setting and return to 

Standby 

mode.

Customer Assistance Warranty

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Summary of Contents for microTALK CXT345

Page 1: ...hould 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 week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m Central Time Monday through Friday except holida...

Page 2: ...ular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the...

Page 3: ...tment cover and belt clip Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable Ni Cd Ni MH etc batteries To charge batteries in radio 1 Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly 2 Insert the cable into the charge jack located at the top of the radio 3 Plug the cable into USB compatible power port Use...

Page 4: ...alk button when you are finished talking and listen for a response You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate 2 Using Your Radio Operation 3 Quick Start 1 Press and hold the Mode Power button to turn on your radio 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel Both radios must be tuned to the same...

Page 5: ...13 on how to select between five call tone settings 4 5 VOLU ME CA LL MODE CHA NNE L Volume Button VO LU ME CALL MODE CH AN NE L Call Button Listening Volume Level Lock Icon V O L U M E CALL MODE CH AN NE L Light Max Range VO LUM E CALL MODE CH AN NE L Lock Button To Illuminate Display Press and release the Light Max Range button to illuminate the display Auto Squelch Maximum Range Your microTALK ...

Page 6: ...00 is not a privacy code but allows all signals to be heard on a channel that is set to 00 on both the CTCSS and DCS systems Set CTCSS Privacy Codes To select a CTCSS privacy code 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode Power button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display If DCS is turned on at the channel selected the display will flas...

Page 7: ...con 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 selected setting and p...

Page 8: ...nning privacy codes If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes c Press the Lock button to return to Standby Scan Channels VOL UME CALL MODE CHA NN EL Channel Button VOL UM E CALL MODE CH AN NE L Mode Power During scanning while receiving an incoming transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to c...

Page 9: ...adio Channels You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area To listen to All Hazards Radio channels 1 Press the Weather button until the All Hazards Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel are displayed 2 Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels 3 The All Hazards Radio icon will ...

Page 10: ... compliance 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 2 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...

Page 11: ...blem 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 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illin...

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