Cobra Electronics CXT420C Memory Location Scan, To scan memory locations, Call Tone Settings

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Operation

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Introduction

Operation

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Memory Location Scan

Your microTALK radio can automatically scan up to 10 programmed Memory Locations.

If there are one or fewer memory locations programmed in your radio, the scan memory locations option will not be available. To program at least two memory locations, see program memory locations on page 12.

If you press the Talk button while scanning, but more than

10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the memory location on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to Standby mode.

If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations.

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

Mode/Lock Button

Scanning Locations

Channel Buttons

To scan memory locations:

1.Press the Mode/Lock button until the Scan icon, Memory icon and the memory location number flash on the display.

2.Press the ChannelUp or ChannelDown button to begin scanning memory locations.

The Scan icon and the Memory icon will continue to be displayed when memory location scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan memory locations and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that memory location for 10 seconds.

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or memory location on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.

b. Press the Mode/Lock button to proceed to other functions.

c. Press the Enter/Hi•Low 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 14 to de-program a memory location.)

10 Call Tone Settings

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

You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert.

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

During memory location scan (while receiving an Incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that memory location. Your radio will remain on that memory location and after 10 seconds of no activity, radio will start memory location scan again.

b. Press the ChannelUp or ChannelDown button to resume scanning memory locations.

Mode/Lock Button

Call Tone Setting

Channel Buttons

To change a call tone setting:

1.Press the Mode button until the letter “C” and the current call tone number (01 through 10) is 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 Mode/Lock button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

b.Press the Enter/Hi•Low button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

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Making Life Easier and Safer Product Features Mode/Lock ButtonTo install or replace batteries Replace battery compartment cover and belt clipCaring for Your microTALKRadio Rechargeable Batteries Desktop ChargerUsing Your Radio For charging microTALK radios in desktop chargerSelectable HighLow Power Output VolumeListening for a Response Call ButtonTo turn the lock feature on or off Enter/HiLow PowerLight/Max Range To briefly turn off auto squelch To turn maximum range extender onMode Functions Scrolling through Mode FunctionsSet Ctcss Privacy Codes Mode/Lock Button To select a Ctcss privacy codeReturn to Standby mode Standby modeTo turn VOX mode on or off To select a DCS privacy codeMemory Locations To program a memory locationTo recall a stored memory channel location Channel Scan To scan channelsTo de-program a memory location Flash on the displayOn that channel/privacy code and return to Standby mode Press the Mode/Lock button to proceed to set privacyPrivacy Code Scan Select Channel To scan privacy codesCall Tone Settings To change a call tone settingMemory Location Scan To scan memory locationsMode Functions General Specifications To turn roger beep on or offTo change keystroke tones FCC Licensing Product Service Questions Product ServiceWarranty Safety Information for microTALK RadiosLimited One-Year Warranty on Radios & Charger Normal Position