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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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Page 1: ...lectronics offers the following customer assistance services Automated Help Desk English 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Eastern Time Monday to Friday except holidays 514 683 1771 ext 2 264 phone Questions Faxes can be received at 514 683 5307 fax Technical Assistance English and French www cobra ca on line Frequently Asked Questio...

Page 2: ...is product within one year from the original date of purchase it will be replaced Please return the GMRS radio to your dealer with original or copy of dated proof of purchase This warranty does not cover damages due to careless handling negligence accident abuse or failure to follow operating instructions Alteration of this product or defacing of the serial number cancels all obligations of this w...

Page 3: ...ttery compartment 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 po...

Page 4: ... 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 channel p...

Page 5: ...to select between five call tone settings 4 5 VOL UME CALL MODE CHA NN EL Volume Button VO LU M E CALL MODE CH A N N EL Call Button Listening Volume Level Lock Icon V O L U M E CALL MODE CH AN N EL Light Max Range VO LU ME 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 radio wil...

Page 6: ...t 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 CT...

Page 7: ...hes 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 proceed t...

Page 8: ...ivacy 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 VO LUM E CALL MODE CH AN NE L Channel Button VO LU ME 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 communi...

Page 9: ... LUM E CALL MODE CH AN NE L Channel Button Hazards Radio Icon VO LUM E CALL MODE CH AN NE L Channel Button VO LU M E CALL MODE CH A N N EL Weather Button Weather WX Alert Mode Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically receive NOAA Hazard Alert radio signals and warnings from designated NOAA broadcast stations If the radio is turned ON it will alert to Weather and...

Page 10: ...following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IC before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user s satisfaction For Products...

Page 11: ...es Product Service 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 Canada If your product should require factory service please call AVS Technologies Inc at 514 683 1771 ext 2 264 before sending your radio For out of warranty se...

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