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Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

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

selected

On

or

Off

setting and proceed

to other functions.

b.

Press the

Lock

button to enter the

selected

On

or

Off

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 selected setting and proceed to other
functions.

b.

Press the

Lock

button to enter the selected

setting and return to

Standby

mode.

Customer Assistance

Warranty

Introduction

Operation

Operation

Mode Functions

8

9

Set DCS Privacy Codes

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 your desired 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 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.

Channel Buttons

Mode/Lock Button

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.

VOX Icon

Channel Button

Mode/Power

Channel Button

Mode/Power

VOX Sensitivity Level

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Summary of Contents for microTALK CXT90

Page 1: ...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 week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Central Time Monday through F...

Page 2: ...of merchantability and fitness for a particular 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...

Page 3: ...A rechargeable batteries or non rechargeable alkaline batteries Position batteries according to polarity markings 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip To charge batteries in radio 1 Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly 2 Insert the wall charger adapter into the charge jack located at the top of the radio The wall charger adapter has two round connectors which en...

Page 4: ...croTALK radio 2 Insert the wall charger adapter plug into the speaker microphone charge jack Using Your Radio Operation 3 Speaker Microphone Charge Jack 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 privacy code to communicate 3 Press and hold the Talk button w...

Page 5: ...all button The other person will hear a two second call tone This tone is used only to establish voice communications See page 13 on how to select between five call tone settings 4 5 Volume Button Call Button Listening Volume Level Lock Icon Light Max Range Lock Button To Illuminate Display Press and release the Light Max Range button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds Auto Squelch Maximum R...

Page 6: ...h 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 Sc...

Page 7: ... selected setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Operation Operation Mode Functions 8 9 Set DCS Privacy Codes 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 8...

Page 8: ...own button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected Mode Functions Channel Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels To scan channels 1 Press the Mode Power button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers appear on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning channels The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning ch...

Page 9: ...ng scanning you last received a transmission This will return the radio to Standby mode b Press the Mode Power button to proceed to other functions c Press the Lock 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 transmitted or received 12 13 Five Call Tone Settings You c...

Page 10: ...ories may not ensure 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 Ope...

Page 11: ...ription 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 6500 West Cortland St...

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