Cobra Electronics CXR850C Light/Max Range To briefly turn off auto squelch, Earbud Microphone

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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

Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack

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:

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.

Speaker/Microphone/ Charge Jack

Radio Charger Jack

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Placed in Ear

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Clipped to Clothing

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.

Earbud Microphone

1.Plug earbud microphone into radio.

2.Place earbud in ear.

3.Clip microphone onto clothing 3" to 6" from your mouth.

4.Push to talk.

Push to Talk

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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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Signal Strength

Signal Strength Meter

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.

 

 

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Contents Customer Assistance Operators Making Life Easier and SaferAutomated Help Desk QuestionsProduct Features Features Channels Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Rechargeable Battery Pack and Desktop Charger To install or replace battery pack Caring for YourmicroTALKRadioAuto Battery Save Using Your RadioBattery Low Communicating with Another PersonCall Button To switch from high to medium to low powerListening for a Response To alert another person that you are callingTo turn maximum range extender on To turn the lock feature on or offLight/Max Range To briefly turn off auto squelch To turn maximum range extender offPrivacy Codes Mode FunctionsScrolling through Mode Functions Set Ctcss Privacy CodesStandby mode To select a DCS privacy codeTo listen to All Hazards Radio channels To program a memory location To turn VOX mode on or offPress the Mode button until Flash on the displayTo recall a stored memory channel location Press the Mode button toChoose one of the following DisplayThrough To de-program a memory locationChannel Scan To scan channelsPrivacy Code Scan Press the Mode button to proceed to set privacyPress the Channel Up or Channel Down button to Select Channel To scan privacy codesMemory Location Scan To scan memory locationsTo change call settings VibrAlert and Call AlertTo change a call tone setting To change keystroke tonesTo turn roger beep on or off General Specifications FCC License General SpecificationsProduct Service Product ServiceSafety and Trademark Acknowledgement Safety Information for microTALK RadiosWarranty Limited One-Year Warrantyon Radios& Charger