Cobra Electronics CXT225 owner manual Scrolling Through the Mode Function, Set Ctcss Privacy Codes

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Using Your Radio

Operation

Scrolling Through the Mode Function

By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to

select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK® radio. When scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features

will be displayed in the same predetermined order:

 

 

 

 

Introduction

Operation

Customer Assistance

Warranty

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

 

To select a CTCSS privacy code:

Mode/Power

 

 

 

 

1. After selecting a channel, press

 

 

the Mode/Power button until the CTCSS icon

 

 

appears and the small numbers next to the

 

Mode/Power

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

channel number flash on the display.

Set DCS Privacy Codes

Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel

Set Vox On/Off

Set Vox Sensitivity

Set Channel Scan

Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan

Set DCS Privacy Code Scan

Set Call Tones

Set Roger Beep On/Off

Privacy Code

Channel Button

If DCS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the

CTCSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from DCS to CTCSS, press the Channel Up

or Channel Down button while the display is flashing “OFF.” The display

will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able

to proceed to step 2.

Privacy Codes

Your microTALK radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch systems that can help to reduce interference from other users on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) provides 38 privacy codes and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) provides 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121 Privacy Codes. Either system can be used on all channels, but both systems cannot be used on the same channel at the same time.

To successfully communicate using a privacy code, both the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same channel and to the same privacy code system (CTCSS or DCS) and privacy code number. Each channel will remember the last privacy code system and number you select.

The privacy code 00 is not a privacy code, but allows all signals to be heard on a channel that is set to 00 on both

the CTCSS and DCS systems.

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 CTCSS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:

a.Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

b.Press the Lock 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.

 

 

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Contents Making Life Easier and Safer Product Features Warranty and Trademark AcknowledgementLimited One-Year Warranty on Radios & Charger Rechargeable Batteries and Charger Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Caring for Your microTALK Radio Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properlyUsing Your Radio Call Button To Adjust VolumeListening for a Response Lock FunctionScrolling Through the Mode Function Set Ctcss Privacy CodesPrivacy Codes Mode Functions Set DCS Privacy CodesVoice Activated Transmit VOX Channel Scan Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on Press the Mode/Power button to proceed to other functionsRoger Beep Confirmation Tone During scanning, you last transmitted or receivedGeneral Specifications and Licensing General SpecificationsProduct Service Product Service QuestionsSend the entire product