Cobra Electronics CXT425 To turn maximum range extender on, Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack

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Operation

Using Your Radio

 

 

 

 

Introduction

Operation

Customer Assistance

Warranty

Light/Max Range

To briefly turn off auto squelch:

Press the Light/Max Range button for less than five seconds.

If you hear two beeps, you have turned

the maximum range extender on (see below).

To turn maximum range extender on:

Press and hold the Light/Max Range button for at least five seconds until you hear

two beeps which indicates the maximum range extender is on.

Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack

Your microTALK radio can be fitted with an external Speaker/

 

Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. This same jack also

serves as the connecting point for a wall charger/adapter.

Speaker/Microphone/

To attach a speaker/microphone:

Charge Jack

1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge

 

tab on top of your microTALK radio.

2. Insert the plug into the speaker/

microphone/charge jack.

To turn maximum range extender off:

Press and release the Light/Max Range button or change channels.

Lock Feature

The Lock feature locks the Channel, Mode/Lock and Enter/Hi•Low

 

Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.

 

To connect a wall charger/adapter:

1.Open the speaker/microphone/charge tab on top of your microTALK radio.

2.Insert the wall charger/adapter plug

into the speaker/microphone/charge jack.

Signal Strength

 

Signal Strength Meter

 

 

 

 

 

Your microTALK radio has a Signal Strength

Mode/Lock Button

To turn the lock feature on or off:

Press and hold the Mode/Lock button for two seconds.

A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode,

the Lock icon will be displayed.

Meter that shows the strength of your incoming

and outgoing transmissions. The ascending bars

next to the signal strength indicate the strength of

the signal. The greater the number of bars visible,

the stronger the signal. The fewer number of bars

visible, the weaker the signal.

Maximum Range

microTALK Range

Your range will vary depending on

 

terrain and conditions.

 

In flat, open country your radio will

 

Dual Function Buttons

Two of the buttons on the microTALK radio have Dual Functions;

Mode/Lock

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 off.

Enter/Hi•Low Power

Press and release the button to enter settings in Function mode.

Press and release to toggle between high and low power transmission in Standby mode.

Reduced Range

Reduced Range

operate at maximum range.

Buildings and foliage in the path of the

signal can reduce the range of the radio.

Dense foliage and hilly terrain will

further reduce the range of the radio.

On FRS channels 8 through 14, your radio

automatically switches to low power, which

will limit the range the radio can communicate.

Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender. See page 6 for details.

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Contents Technical Assistance Belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse or backpackFor Assistance in the U.S.A For Assistance Outside the U.S.ASafety Information for microTALK Radios Product FeaturesSafety and Trademark Acknowledgement Wireless devicesWrap batteries carefully and mail postage prepaid to Avoid exposure to extreme temperaturesCaring for Your microTALK Radio From dust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp placeUsing Your Radio Listening for a Response VolumeChannels Call ButtonEnter/HiLow Power Lock FeatureSignal Strength Meter To turn maximum range extender onMode Functions Scrolling through Mode FunctionsPrivacy Codes Voice Activated Transmit VOX Memory Locations Channel Scan You can choose from the following Privacy Code ScanDuring memory location scan while receiving an Incoming Call Tone SettingsMemory Location Scan Transmission, you can choose from the followingRoger Beep Confirmation Tone Mode Functions General SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Mode/Lock Button To turn roger beep on or offProduct Service Questions FCC LicensingWarranty and Trademarks Limited One-Year Warranty on Radios & ChargerTrademark Acknowledgement