Cobra Electronics Two-Way Radio manual Channel Scan

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Channel Scan

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Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels.

Mode/Lock Button To scan channels:

1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers flash on the display.

Scanning Channels

Channel Buttons

2.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning channels.

The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels.

The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan all channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel for 10 seconds.

While setting channel scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel or channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

During channelscan (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel. Your radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode.

b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning channels.

If you press the Talk button while scanning, but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the channel on which you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to Standby mode.

If you do not press any button within 10 seconds after receiving a scanned transmission, your radio will automatically resume scanning channels.

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Contents Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English PR4100WX For Assistance in Canada or the U.S.A Making Life Easier and SaferAutomated Help Desk Customer Assistance OperatorsProduct Features Backlit LCD Display 14 12Page 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 Battery Low On your radio and adjust the volumeReplaced if using alkaline batteries Turning on Your microTALK RadioCommunicating with Another Person Press and hold the Talk buttonChannels Rotate the On/Off Volume knob VolumeSelectable HighLow Power Output Call Button To alert another person that you are callingTo briefly turn off auto squelch To turn the lock feature on or offTo turn maximum range extender on To turn maximum range extender offEnter/HiLow Power Mode/LockTo connect a wall charger/adapter Scrolling through Mode Functions Mode FunctionsMicroTALK Range Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditionsCtcss Privacy Codes To select a privacy codeAfter selecting a channel, press To listen to All Hazards Radio channels NOAA* All Hazards Radio ChannelsUse the Channel Up or Channel Down Press the Mode/Lock button to proceed to other functionsVoice Activated Transmit VOX Mode/Lock Button To turn VOX mode on or offChoose one of the following To set VOX sensitivityTo program a memory location Memory LocationsMode/Lock Button To recall a stored memory channel location ThroughWhile recalling a stored memory location While de-programming a memory location Mode/Lock Button To de-program a memory locationYour microTALK radio can automatically scan channels Channel ScanTo scan privacy codes Privacy Code ScanIf you press the Talkbutton while scanning, but more than Mode/Lock Button To scan memory locations Memory Location ScanCall ToneSettings Mode/Lock Button To change a call tone settingIf you press the Talk button while scanning, but more than Choose one of the following Button to select roger beep on or offFunctions Keystroke TonesFRS/GMRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility General SpecificationsFCC Licensing and Product Service Questions For Products Purchased in the U.S.A Product Service QuestionsWarranty and Trademarks Limited One-Year Warranty on Radios & ChargerTrademark Acknowledgement