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Customer Assistance

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Introduction

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Operation

18

Mode Functions

Operation

Privacy Code Scan

Your microTALK

®

radio can automatically scan the

Privacy

Codes

(either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83)

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.

During channel scan (while receiving an incoming transmission),
you can choose from the following:

a.

Press and hold the

Talk

button to communicate on

that channel. Your radio will remain on that channel
and return to

Standby

mode.

b.

Press the

Channel Up

or

Channel Down

button to

resume scanning channels.

If you press the

Talk

button while scanning, but more than

10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit
on the channel on which you last received a transmission.
This will return the radio to

Standby

mode.

If you do not press any button within 10 seconds after
receiving a scanned transmission, your radio will automatically
resume scanning channels.

During channel scan (while not receiving a transmission),
you can choose from the following:

a.

Press and hold the

Talk

button to communicate on the

channel or channel/privacy code that was displayed before
you entered mode functions or the channel on which, during
scanning, you last received a transmission. This will then
return the radio to

Standby

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 19
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 which, during
scanning, you last received a transmission.

Channel Buttons

Select Channel

Scan Privacy Codes

Mode Button

Summary of Contents for microTALK LI 7500 WX

Page 1: ... using the belt clip The belt clip easily attaches to your belt purse or backpack Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer 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...

Page 2: ...Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpo...

Page 3: ...ery pack Position 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 yo...

Page 4: ... radio is always in Standby 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 ...

Page 5: ...extend battery life and 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 c...

Page 6: ...ible the weaker the signal 6 Using Your Radio Auto Squelch Maximum Range Your microTALK radio is equipped with Auto Squelch which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain and conditions This slightly reduces the Maximum Range at which signals can be heard You can turn off auto squelch to allow all signals to be received and extend the maximum range of your radio...

Page 7: ...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 t...

Page 8: ...radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area To listen to All Hazards Radio channels 1 Press the Mode button until the WX All Hazards Radio icon the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel and signal strength are displayed 2 Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels 3 WX All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displayed w...

Page 9: ...smitting 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 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 b...

Page 10: ... the channel b Press the Lock Enter button to switch from CTCSS to DCS The DCS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display The Channel Up or Channel Down button can then be used to select a DCS privacy code 01 through 83 for the channel If OFF flashes in place of the privacy code numbers a privacy code is already set in the opposite CTCSS or DCS system Press the Channel Up or Channel D...

Page 11: ... icon and the memory location flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select the memory location 0 through 9 If a location has been programmed before its associated channel privacy code will be shown on the display 3 Press the Lock Enter button The channel numbers will flash on the display 4 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select Channel 0 5 Choose one ...

Page 12: ...from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel Your radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning channels If you press the Talk button while scanning but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission you will transmit on the channel on which you last received a transmission Th...

Page 13: ...on 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 cha...

Page 14: ... scanning memory locations c After 10 seconds of inactivity unit starts scan again If you press the Talk button while scanning but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission you will transmit on the memory location on which during scanning you last received a transmission If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations During...

Page 15: ...0 is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to hear the other call tone settings 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Roger Beep is an audible tone that your listener will hear when you release the T...

Page 16: ...ot 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 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...

Page 17: ...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 6500 Wes...

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