Cobra Electronics PR3800DX Voice Activated Transmit VOX, Memory Locations, To set VOX sensitivity

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Mode Functions

Operation

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

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In VOX mode, your microTALK® radio can be used “hands-free,” automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

 

 

 

 

Introduction

Operation

Customer Assistance

Warranty

10 Memory Locations

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Your microTALK® radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing your most frequently used channels and channel/privacy code combinations. These Memory Locations can be selected individually or can be scanned. (See page 17 for memory location scan.)

Mode/Lock Button

To turn VOX mode on or off:

1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the VOX

icon flashes on the display. The current on

or off setting is displayed.

Mode/Lock Button To program a memory location:

1.Press the Mode/Lock button until the Memory icon and the memory location flash on the display.

VOX Icon

Channel Buttons

Mode/Lock Button

2.

Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

 

button to turn VOX on or off.

3.

Choose one of the following:

 

a. Press the Mode/Lock button to enter the

 

selected on or off setting and proceed to

 

other functions.

 

b. Press the Enter/Hi•Low button to enter

 

the selected on or off setting and return

 

to Standby mode.

To set VOX sensitivity:

1.Press the Mode/Lock button until the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.

Memory Icon

Channel Buttons

Enter/Hi•Low Button

2.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select the memory location (0 through 9).

If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display.

3.

Press the Enter/Hi•Low button to enter

 

a new memory location or edit an already

 

programmed memory location. The channel

 

numbers will flash on the display.

4.

Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

 

button to select a channel (1 through 22).

5.

Press the Enter/Hi•Low button. The privacy

VOX Sensitivity Level

Channel Buttons

The current sensitivity level is displayed with letters “LE” and a Number 01 through 03, with Number 03 being the most sensitive level and Number 01 being the least sensitive level.

2.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting.

3.Choose one of the following:

a.Press the Mode/Lock button to enter the selected setting and proceed to other functions.

b.Press the Enter/Hi•Low button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode.

code numbers will flash on the display.

6. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to select a privacy code (00 to 38).

7.Choose one of the following:

a.Press the Enter/Hi•Low button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and return to the beginning of memory location options.

b.Press the Mode/Lock button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and proceed to other functions on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

c.Press the Talk button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and return to Standby mode on the selected memory location.

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Contents PR3800DX Making Life Easier and Safer Product Features Product FeaturesAvoid exposure to extreme temperatures Caring for Your microTALK RadioEstimated operation time on full charge 12 hours Using Your Radio Insert radios into desktop charger as shownPlug 120 volt adapter into electrical outlet Listening for a Response When you are finished talking Selectable HighLow Power OutputCommunicating with Another Person To talk to another person To alert another person that you are callingEnter/HiLow Power Lock FeatureTo turn the lock feature on or off Signal Strength MeterMode Functions Or off setting is displayed To turn VOX mode on or offVoice Activated Transmit VOX Memory LocationsMode/Lock Button To recall a stored memory channel location Mode/Lock Button To de-program a memory locationThrough While recalling a stored memory locationYour microTALK radio can automatically scan channels Channel ScanTo scan channels Privacy Code ScanMemory Location Scan Mode/Lock Button To scan memory locationsPress the Enter/HiLow button to return to Standby Mode/Lock Button To change a call tone setting Call Tone SettingsMode/Lock Button To turn roger beep on or off Keystroke TonesGeneral Specifications General Specifications FCC LicensingProduct Service Questions Product Service Questions and WarrantyIf you have any questions about operation or installing Your new Cobra product, or if you are missing parts…Trademark Acknowledgement TrademarksCobra line of quality products includes

PR3800DX specifications

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