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Customer Assistance

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Introduction

17

Nothing 

Comes Close to a Cobra

®

Operation

16 English

Mode Functions

Operation

During channel scan (while receiving an incoming transmission), 
you can choose from the following:

a.

Press and hold the 

Talk

button to communicate on 

that channel. Your radio will remain on that channel 
and return to 

Standby 

mode.

b.

Press the 

Channel Up

or 

Channel Down

button to 

resume scanning channels.

If you press the 

Talk

button while scanning, but more than 

10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit 
on the channel on which you last received a transmission. 
This will return the radio to 

Standby

mode.

If you do not press any button within 10 seconds after 
receiving a scanned transmission, your radio will automatically
resume scanning channels. 

During channel scan (while not receiving a transmission), 
you can choose from the following:

a.

Press and hold the 

Talk

button to communicate on the

channel or channel/privacy code that was displayed before
you entered mode functions or the channel on which, during
scanning, you last received a transmission. This will then
return the radio to 

Standby 

mode.

b.

Press the 

Lock/Mode

button to proceed to set privacy 

code scan on the channel that was either displayed before 
you entered mode functions or on which, during channel
scanning, you last received a transmission (see page 18 
for further details).

c.

Press the 

Hi•Low/Enter

button to return to 

Standby 

mode

on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you
entered mode functions or the channel on which, during
scanning, you last received a transmission.

Channel Scan

Your microTALK

®

radio can automatically scan channels.

To scan channels:

1.

Press the 

Lock/Mode

button until the 

Scan

icon and the channel numbers 

flash on the display.

2.

Press the 

Channel Up

or 

Channel Down

button to begin scanning channels.

The radio ignores specific privacy 
codes while scanning channels.

The 

Scan

icon will continue to be displayed 

when scan is 

on

. Your radio will continue to 

scan all channels and stop if an incoming
transmission is detected. Your radio will 
remain on that channel for 10 seconds. 

While setting channel scan, if you do not 
press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio 
will automatically return to 

Standby 

mode on 

the channel or channel/privacy code displayed
before you entered mode functions.

Scanning Channels

Lock/Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Содержание microTALK PR5000DX

Страница 1: ...Owner s Manual Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English TWO WAY RADIO MODEL PR5000DX Printed in Philippines Part No 480 251 P Version A ...

Страница 2: ... prefer For Assistance in 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 assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a...

Страница 3: ...ated information Maximum range may 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 Hands Free Operation VOX 10 Channel Memory Signal Strength Meter Scan Channel privacy codes memory Selectable Hi Low Power In GMRS Backlit LCD Display Button Lock Call Alert 10 selecta...

Страница 4: ... polarity markings May also be used with four AA non rechargeable alkaline batteries per radio not included 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Estimated operation time on full charge 15 hours These rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly in compliance with all applicable laws They may not be thrown in the trash Certain states or municipalities require recycli...

Страница 5: ...LK 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 a battery level meter that shows when battery power is decreasing The greater the number of bars visible the stronger the battery level When the battery level is low the last bar and bALo will flash indica...

Страница 6: ...he 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 24 for FRS GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts Listening for a Response When you are finished talking 1 Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions Your microTALK radio is always in Standby mode while the Talk ...

Страница 7: ...uts 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 signals to be received and extend the maximum range of your radio To briefly turn off auto squelch 1 Press the Light Max Range button for less than five seconds If you hear two beeps you have turned the maximum ...

Страница 8: ...extender See page 7 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 function Press and hold the button for two seconds or more to turn the lock function on or of Hi Low Power Enter Press and release the button in standby to change power settings Press and rel...

Страница 9: ...cy 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 selecti...

Страница 10: ...on Channel Buttons Voice Activated Transmit VOX In VOX mode your microTALK radio can be used hands free automatically transmitting when you speak You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise To turn VOX mode on or off 1 Press the Lock Mode button until the VOX icon flashes on the display The current on or off setting is...

Страница 11: ...e Hi Low Enter button to begin While recalling a stored memory location if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions To de program a memory location 1 Press the Lock Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Ch...

Страница 12: ...This will then return the radio to Standby mode b Press the Lock Mode button to proceed to set privacy code scan on the channel that was either displayed before you entered mode functions or on which during channel scanning you last received a transmission see page 18 for further details c Press the Hi Low Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before...

Страница 13: ...adio to Standby mode b Press the Lock Mode button to proceed to set memory location scan see page 20 for further details c Press the Hi Low Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel privacy code on which during scanning you last received a transmission Privacy Code Scan Your microTALK radio can automatical...

Страница 14: ... c Press the Hi Low Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the memory location on which during scanning you last received a transmission To reduce the number of memory locations being scanned you may de program any unwanted locations See page 15 to de program a memory location Memory Location Scan Your microTALK ra...

Страница 15: ... displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to hear the other call tone settings 3 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 Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Roger Beep is an audible tone that your listener will hear when you release th...

Страница 16: ...his radio GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users and being prudent with the length of their transmission time For licensing information and application forms please call the FCC Hotline at 800 418 FORM Request form 159 and form 605 Questions regarding the license application should be directed to the FCC at...

Страница 17: ...on or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you For Products Purchased Outside the U S A Please contact your local dealer for warranty information 90 Day Warranty on GA BN 4 Rechargeable Batteries For products purchased in the U S A and Canada Product Service Questions If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra produ...

Страница 18: ...ing Comes Close to a Cobra VibrAlert and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA 28 English Trademark Acknowledgement Warranty ...

Страница 19: ... microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Handheld GPS Receivers Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios Power Inverters Accessories For more information or to order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com ...

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