Cobra Electronics MR F80B-D Scanning of Memory Channels, Operation from the Microphone

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Operating Your Radio

Scanning

Memory Scan/

Clear Button

Memory Channel

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AdvancedProduct FeaturesOperation

Scanning of Memory Channels

During Memory Scan mode, the radio rapidly switches from one recorded channel to another. When any activity is detected, the radio stops the scan for 10 seconds for brief listening on that channel. The scan continues until the radio is switched out of the Memory Scan mode.

NOTE

If there are fewer than two (2) channels recorded, the Memory Scan mode is not available. (For instructions on recording at least two channels, see Memory Channels, page 55.)

NOTE

The radio must be squelched for the Memory Scan mode to function. See page 38 for Squelch procedure.

To Enter Memory Scan:

From Standby mode, press the Memory Scan button.

The radio immediately begins to scan the channels selected and MEM SCAN (memory scan) shows on the LCD.

To Exit Memory Scan:

From Memory Scan mode, press the Memory Scan button. The radio returns to Standby mode on the last scanned memory location.

During Memory Scan When Receiving an Incoming Transmission:

1.Press the Memory Scan button to remain on that memory location and end scanning. The radio returns to

Standby mode.

2.Press the Channel Up/Down microphone channel buttons or turn the Channel knob to resume scanning.

If no button is pressed within 10 seconds, the radio automatically resumes scanning.

During Memory Scan When Not Receiving an Incoming Transmission:

Press the Talk button to communicate on the last active channel scanned and return to Standby mode.

AdvancedProduct FeaturesOperation

Operating Your Radio

Operation from the Microphone

Function

DSC and

(F1/F2)

Call/Setup

Button

Enter Button

Push to

 

Talk

Microphone

(PTT)

 

Button

 

Down

Up

Button

Button

 

Instant

 

Channel

 

16/9 Button

Use the microphone to select operation modes and accomplish approximately 90% of all radio functions. Microphone features include:

Instant Channel 16/9 button is used to access emergency channels.

Channel Up/Down button is used to change channels.

Push to Talk (PTT) button is used to send or record a radio message.

Function (F1/F2) button is used to toggle between preset channels and/or, when in a menu, it acts as an Escape key.

Call/Setup and Enter button is used to enter the routine Digital Selective Calling (DSC) menu and enter the setup menu for both advanced and basic setup functions.

NOTE

The microphone and the transceiver radio meet the JIS7 waterproof standards.

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MR F80B-D specifications

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