Cobra microTALK MU1500, Owner'S Manual

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Auto Squelch (Maximum Range extender)
Your microTALK ® radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and
unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached your Maximum
Range
limit.
You can turn off auto squelch (or turn on maximum range extender), allowing
all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.
To turn maximum range extender on (Turn off auto squelch):
– Press the PF2 button for at least three seconds until you hear two beeps
which indicates the maximum range extender is on .
– Press the PF2 button again to turn on auto squelch.
microTALK
®
Range
Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum
range.
Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce
the range of the radio.
Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the
range of the radio.
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Two Inches
from Mouth
Remember, you can achieve maximum
range by using maximum range extender.
See page 6 for details.
Listening
Talk Button
Both radios must be tuned to the same
channel/privacy code to communicate.
Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.
See Page 10 for resetting all the channels and privacy code
setting to factory default.
Volume Knob
Maximum Range
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
Communicating with Another Person
1.
Press and hold the
Talk
button.
2. With the microphone about two inches (5 cm) from
your mouth, speak in a normal voice.
3. Release the Talk button when you are finished talking
and listen for a response.
You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the
Talk button.
Listening for a Response
Release the
Talk
button to receive incoming
transmissions. Your microTALK
®
radio is always in
Standby mode while the Talk buttons are not pressed.
To Adjust Volume
Press PF2 Button for three seconds to turn off the auto
squelch, rotating Volume Knob until you reach a
comfortable listening level.
1. Rotate Volume Knob clockwise to increase the
volume.
2. Rotate Volume Knob counterclockwise to decrease
the volume.
Press and hold
PF2
Button to enable the auto squelch.
Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is
set to an uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.