O P E R A
T I O N
T
o temporarily turn Off Auto Squelch:
1.
Press the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button less than five (5)
seconds.
If you hear two (2) beeps, you have turned the Maximum
Range Extender On (see below).
T
o turn Maximum Range Extender On:
1.
Press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for at
least five (5) seconds until you hear two (2) beeps
which indicates the Maximum Range Extender is On.
T
o turn Maximum Range Extender Off:
1.
Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button or
change channels.
Using the Lock Function
The Lock function locks the CHANNEL, MODE and HI/LOW
POWER buttons to prevent accidental operation.
T
o use the Lock function:
1.
While in Standby mode, press and hold the LOCK
button for one (1) second. The Lock icon will blink
when the radio is locked. Buttons that are NOT locked
are the CALL, LOCK, LIGHT/MAX RANGE, TALK buttons,
and ON-OFF/VOLUME switch which are all fully
functional while the radio is locked.
2.
T
o “unlock” buttons, press and release the LOCK
button again. The Lock icon disappears and all buttons
will be unlocked.
External Speaker/Microphone Jack
Y
our microTALK
®
radio can be fitted with an external
speaker/microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks.
(See page 16 for optional accessories.)
T
o attach an external speaker/microphone:
1.
Open the SPKR/MIC tab on top of the radio.
2.
Inser
t the plug into the SPKR/MIC jack.
(
CAUTION:
Do not use an exter
nal speaker/
microphone with common ground circuits with this radio.
Damage can result. We recommend using only Cobra
®
authorized accessories.)
O P E R A
T I O N
ENGLISH
6
Calling Another Person
To alert another person that you are calling:
1.
Press and release the CALL button. The other person will
hear a two (2) second ringing tone. (See page 11 on
how to select between ten (10) call tone settings.)
You cannot send or receive transmissions during the two
(2) second call tone.
T
alking to Another Person
1.
Press and hold the T
ALK button.
2.
W
ith the microphone about two (2) inches (5 cm)
from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.
3.
Release the button when you’re finished talking and
listen for a response. You cannot receive incoming calls
while pressing the TALK button.
Listening for a Response
When you are finished talking:
1.
Release the T
ALK button to receive incoming
transmissions. Your microTALK
®
is always in listening
mode while the TALK button is not pressed.
2.
Adjust the volume by rotating the ON-OFF/VOLUME switch.
Illuminating the Display
1.
Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to
illuminate the display for ten (10) seconds.
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
Y
our microTALK
®
radio is equipped with Auto Squelch,
which automatically shuts Off weak transmissions and
unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions, or if you’ve
reached your maximum range limit.
You can temporarily turn Off Auto Squelch or turn On
Maximum Range Extender, allowing all signals to be
received and extending the maximum range of your radio.
ENGLISH
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T
ALK
Button
LOCK
Button
2 inches away
ON/OFF
VOLUME
Switch
LIGHT/
MAX RANGE
Button
LIGHT/
MAX RANGE
Button
Speaker/
Microphone
Jack
External
Microphone
Speaker
CALL
Button
