Cobra Electronics CXR850 Auto Squelch/Maximum Range, To turn maximum range extender on

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Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack

Operation

Using Your Radio

 

 

 

 

Introduction

Operation

Customer Assistance

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Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

Your microTALK radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain and conditions. This slightly reduces the Maximum

YourmicroTALK radio canbe fittedwith an externalSpeaker/Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. This samejack also serves as the connecting point for the wall charger/adapter.

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.

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:

Speaker/Microphone/ Charge Jack

To attach a speaker/microphone:

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

2.Insert the plug into the speaker/ microphone/charge jack.

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.

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.

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, Hi•Low and Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.

 

 

 

Signal Strength Meter

Signal Strength

 

 

Your microTALK radio has a Signal Strength

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Lock/Enter Button

Lock Mode

To turn the lock feature on or off:

Press and hold the Lock/Enter 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.

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Contents Automated Help Desk Making Life Easier and SaferFor Assistance in the U.S.A Customer Assistance OperatorsLimited One-Year Warranty on Radios & Charger Product Features Warranty and Trademark AcknowledgementFeatures For Products Purchased in the U.S.AReplace battery compartment cover and belt clip Caring for Your microTALK RadioEstimated operation time on full charge 12 hours Auto Battery Save Using Your RadioBattery Low For charging microTALK radios in desktop chargerCall Button To alert another person that you are calling To switch from high to medium to low powerListening for a Response To Illuminate DisplayTo turn the lock feature on or off Lock FeatureSignal Strength Meter Auto Squelch/Maximum RangePrivacy Codes Mode FunctionsScrolling through Mode Functions Set Ctcss Privacy CodesTo select a DCS privacy code Standby modeSet DCS Privacy Codes NOAA* All Hazards Radio ChannelsVoice Activated Transmit VOX To turn VOX mode on or offPress the Mode button until Memory LocationsPress the Mode button to To recall a stored memory channel locationWhile recalling a stored memory location Through To de-program a memory locationChannel Scan To scan channelsPress the Mode button to proceed to set privacy Select Channel To scan privacy codesMemory Location Scan To scan memory locationsTo change call settings VibrAlert and Call AlertKeystroke Tones Call ToneSettingsTo change a call tone setting To change keystroke tonesSafety Information for microTALK Radios General Specifications FCC LicenseGeneral Specifications Normal PositionProduct Service Product Service QuestionsFor Products Purchased in the U.S.A