Cobra Electronics CXR850 Set DCS Privacy Codes, To select a DCS privacy code, MicroTALK Range

Mode Functions

Operation

Set DCS Privacy Codes

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Mode Button	To select a DCS privacy code:
	1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode

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NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

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You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area.

	button until the DCS icon appears and the
	small numbers flash on the display
DCS Privacy Code	(01 through 104).
	NOTE
	If CTCSS is turned on at the channel
	selected, the display will flash the
	DCS icon and “OFF.” To switch from
Channel Buttons	CTCSS to DCS, 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.

2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to select a DCS privacy code. You can

hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button

Mode Button

Hazards Radio Icon

Channel Buttons

To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:

1.Press the Mode button until the WX (All Hazards Radio) icon, the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel, and signal strength are displayed.

2.Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels.

3.WX (All Hazards Radio) icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on. Choose one of the following:

a.Press the Mode button to proceed to other functions.

b.Press the Lock/Enter button to exit All Hazards Radio channels mode and return to Standby mode.

for fast advance.

3. When your desired DCS privacy code is

displayed, choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode button to enter the new

setting and proceed to other functions.

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microTALK Range

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Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

b. Press the Lock/Enter 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.

Maximum Range

Reduced Range

Reduced Range

In flat, open country your radio will 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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