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Scrolling through Mode Functions

By scrolling through the 

Mode Functions

, you will be able to 

select or turn 

on/off

preferred features of your microTALK radio.

When scrolling through the 

Mode Functions

, your radio features 

will be displayed in the following order:

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
Set DCS Privacy Codes
Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel
Set VOX On/Off 
Set VOX Sensitivity Level
Set Memory Locations
Set Channel Scan
Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan
Set DCS Privacy Code Scan 
Set Memory Location Scan
Set Call Tones
Set Roger Beep On/Off
Set Keystroke Tones On/Off

Scroll through the mode functions using the 

Mode/Lock

button. 

Each press and release of the 

Mode/Lock

button will advance to 

the next mode function. Press the 

Talk

button at any point to 

return the radio to 

Standby

mode.

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.

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Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

To select a CTCSS privacy code:

1.

After selecting a channel, press 
the 

Mode/Lock

button until 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/Lock

button to enter the new setting and

proceed to other functions.

b.

Press the 

Enter/Hi•Low

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.

CTCSS Privacy Code

Channel Buttons

Mode/Lock Button

Summary of Contents for MICROTALK PR4800WXC

Page 1: ...taches to your belt purse or backpack For Assistance in Canada or 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 as...

Page 2: ...con 2 Lock Icon 3 Keystroke Tones Icon 4 Roger Beep Icon 5 VOX Icon 6 NOAA All Hazards Radio Icon 7 DCS CTCSS Icons 8 Scan Icon 9 Memory Icon 10 Memory Location Number 11 Privacy Code Numbers 12 Hi Lo...

Page 3: ...n the battery door latch to the battery compartment cover 3 Insert batteries according to polarity markings 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Estimated operation time on full charge 12...

Page 4: ...a response Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty N ons ary Icons Turning on Your microTALK Radio Rotate the On Off Volume knob clockwise to turn on your radio and adjust the volume A series of...

Page 5: ...n will hear a two second call tone This tone is used only to establish voice communications See page 19 on how to select from 10 available call tone settings Volume Knob Call Button Intro Operation Cu...

Page 6: ...ase to toggle between high and low power transmission in Standby mode Light Max Range Lock Mode Mode Lock Button Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Reduced...

Page 7: ...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 se...

Page 8: ...r Down button for fast advance 3 When your desired DCS privacy code is displayed choose one of the following a Press the Mode Lock button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Pres...

Page 9: ...ions Operation Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons 6 Choose one of the following a Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a CTCSS privacy code 01 through...

Page 10: ...ssistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction 15 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Ope...

Page 11: ...h during scanning you last received a transmission Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction 17 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operation Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary I...

Page 12: ...mode ro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice ons Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction 19 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operation Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Sec...

Page 13: ...igh or Low 17 12 GMRS 462 6000 High or Low 18 9 GMRS 462 6250 High or Low 19 13 GMRS 462 6500 High or Low 20 10 GMRS 462 6750 High or Low 21 14 GMRS 462 7000 High or Low 22 15 GMRS 462 7250 High or Lo...

Page 14: ...aid to AVS Technologies Inc 2100 Trans Canada Hwy S Montreal Quebec H9P 2N4 www cobra ca We reserve the right to repair or replace the radio with an equivalent product Please include the following inf...

Page 15: ...ver 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...

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