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Customer Assistance

Warranty

Introduction

11

Nothing 

Comes Close to a Cobra

®

Operation

10 English

Mode Functions

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 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 Memory Location Scan
Set Call Alert Tone Signal
Set Roger Beep On/Off
Set Keystroke Tones On/Off

Scroll through the mode functions using the 

Lock/Mode

button.

Each press and release of the 

Lock/Mode

button will advance to the

next mode function. Press the 

Talk

button at any point to return the

radio to 

Standby

mode.

Operation

CTCSS Privacy Codes

CTCSS

(Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced

tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes
to reduce interference from other users on the channel.

If you are using a privacy code, both radios must 
be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to
communicate. Each channel will remember the 
last privacy code you selected.

To select a privacy code:

1.

After selecting a channel, press 
the 

Lock/Mode 

button until the small 

numbers next to the channel number 
flash on the display.

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 privacy code is displayed,
choose one of the following:

a.

Press the 

Lock/Mode

button to enter the

new setting and proceed to other functions.

b.

Press the 

Hi•Low/Enter

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.

Lock/Mode Button

Channel Buttons

CTCSS Privacy Code

Lock/Mode Button

Summary of Contents for microTALK PR5050WX

Page 1: ...he go Carrying your microTALK radio with you is easy when 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 Ass...

Page 2: ...ay vary and is based on unobstructed line of sight communication under ideal conditions Features 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS GMRS seven FRS only eight GMRS only 38 Privacy Codes 10 Channel NOAA...

Page 3: ...rt GA BN batteries according to polarity markings 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Estimated operation time on full charge 15 hours These rechargeable batteries must be recycled or di...

Page 4: ...icroTALK radio is now in Standby mode ready to receive transmissions The radio is always in Standby mode except when the Talk Call or Lock Mode buttons are pressed Battery Low Your microTALK radio has...

Page 5: ...e same channel to communicate Channels 1 through 7 are shared by FRS and GMRS Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only See page 25 for FRS GMRS frequency allocations and...

Page 6: ...matically 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...

Page 7: ...e 5 for details 8 English Using Your Radio Dual Function Buttons Two of the buttons on the microTALK radio have Dual Functions Lock Mode Press and release the button to scroll to the next mode functio...

Page 8: ...tion CTCSS Privacy Codes CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce interference from other users on the chan...

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