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Selecting a Channel
Channels 1-7 are shared with FRS/GMRS.
Channels 8-14 are FRS only. Channels15-22
are GMRS only. (
IMPORTANT:
See page
16 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and
compatibility chart.)
1.
With the radio on,
select any of the
22 channels by
pushing the
CHANNEL SELECT
button up or down.
(
NOTE:
Both radios must be tuned to the
same channel to communicate.)
Selecting a CTCSS Privacy Code
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. (
NOTE:
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
main channel,
press and release
the MODE button.
A small number
will flash next to
the channel in the LCD.
2.
Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up
or down to select a privacy code. You
can hold the button up or down for
fast advance.
3.
When your desired privacy code
is displayed, press and release the
ENTER button.
Calling Another Person
To alert another person that you are calling:
1.
Press and release the CALL button. The
other person will hear a 2-second ringing
tone. (See page 12 on how to select
between 10 call tone settings.)
You cannot send or receive transmissions
during the 2-second call tone.
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Batteries
To install or replace batteries:
1.
Remove belt clip by
releasing belt clip
latch and sliding clip
down.
2.
Pull down on the
Battery Latch to
remove the battery
compartment cover.
3.
Insert four (4) AAA
batteries. (Always
use high quality
alkaline batteries.)
Position batteries according to polarity
markings.
4.
Replace Battery Compartment cover
and belt clip.
(
NOTE:
Contact your local Cobra
®
dealer or Cobra
®
directly for optional
charger accessories.)
Turning On Your
microTALK
®
Radio
1.
Rotate the ON-
OFF/VOLUME
switch clockwise to
turn on the unit
(and to adjust the
volume). An
audible tone will indicate the radio is on.
Your microTALK
®
is now in Standby mode,
ready to receive transmissions. The radio is
always in Standby mode except when the
TALK, CALL, or MODE buttons are pressed.
Battery Low
Battery power is indicated by the segments
appearing at the bottom of the LCD. As
battery power decreases, fewer segments
will be visible. When BAT LO begins to
flash, the batteries should be replaced. If
you are using rechargeable batteries, they
should be recharged.
Auto Battery Save
Your microTALK
®
radio has a unique circuit
designed to extend battery life. If there are
no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit
will automatically switch to Battery Save
mode and POWER SAVER will appear in the
display. This will not affect the unit’s ability to
receive incoming transmissions.
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ON-OFF/VOLUME
switch
CALL button
ENTER
button
MODE
button
CHANNEL SELECT
button
Lock tab
