Cobra Electronics Two-Way Radio manual To briefly turn off auto squelch

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Using Your Radio

Operation

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 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/Lock and Enter/Hi•Low Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.

Mode/Lock Button

Lock Mode

To turn the lock feature on or off:

Press and hold the Mode/Lock 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English PR4100WX Making Life Easier and Safer For Assistance in Canada or the U.S.AAutomated Help Desk Customer Assistance OperatorsProduct Features 14 12 Backlit LCD DisplayPage Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Caring for YourmicroTALKRadioEstimated operation time on full charge 12 hours Using Your Radio For charging microTALK radios in desktop chargerPlug 120-volt adapter into electrical outlet On your radio and adjust the volume Battery LowReplaced if using alkaline batteries Turning on Your microTALK RadioCommunicating with Another Person Press and hold the Talk buttonChannels Volume Rotate the On/Off Volume knobSelectable HighLow Power Output Call Button To alert another person that you are callingTo turn the lock feature on or off To briefly turn off auto squelchTo turn maximum range extender on To turn maximum range extender offEnter/HiLow Power Mode/LockTo connect a wall charger/adapter Mode Functions Scrolling through Mode FunctionsMicroTALK Range Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditionsCtcss Privacy Codes To select a privacy codeAfter selecting a channel, press NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels To listen to All Hazards Radio channelsUse the Channel Up or Channel Down Press the Mode/Lock button to proceed to other functionsMode/Lock Button To turn VOX mode on or off Voice Activated Transmit VOXChoose one of the following To set VOX sensitivityMemory Locations To program a memory locationMode/Lock Button To recall a stored memory channel location ThroughWhile recalling a stored memory location Mode/Lock Button To de-program a memory location While de-programming a memory locationChannel Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channelsPrivacy Code Scan To scan privacy codesIf you press the Talkbutton while scanning, but more than Memory Location Scan Mode/Lock Button To scan memory locationsCall ToneSettings Mode/Lock Button To change a call tone settingIf you press the Talk button while scanning, but more than Button to select roger beep on or off Choose one of the followingFunctions Keystroke TonesGeneral Specifications FRS/GMRS Frequency Allocation and CompatibilityFCC Licensing and Product Service Questions Product Service Questions For Products Purchased in the U.S.AWarranty and Trademarks Limited One-Year Warranty on Radios & ChargerTrademark Acknowledgement