Cobra Electronics PR3550WX owner manual Using Your Radio

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Using Your Radio

Operation

Introduction

 

 

 

Operation

Customer Assistance

Warranty

On/Off Power

Battery Low

Turning on Your microTALK® Radio

To turn on your radio:

1.Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to turn on your radio and adjust the volume. A series of tones will indicate the radio is on.

Your microTALK® radio is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode, except when the Talk, Call or Mode/Lock buttons are pressed.

Battery Low

Your microTALK® radio has a battery level meter that shows when battery power is decreasing. The greater the number of bars visible, the stronger the battery level. When the battery level is low, the last bar and “bALo” will flash indicating your batteries should be replaced or, if using rechargeable batteries, recharged.

Talk Button

Two Inches (five cm) from Mouth

Channel Buttons

Communicating with Another Person To talk to another person:

1.Press and hold the Talk button.

2.With the microphone about two inches (five cm) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.

3.Release the Talk button when you are finished talking and listen for a response.

You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.

Channels

To select a channel:

Battery Save Mode

 

Auto Battery Save

 

 

Your microTALK® radio has a unique circuit

 

 

 

 

 

designed to extend battery life. If there are

 

 

 

no transmissions for 10 seconds, the radio will

 

 

 

automatically switch to Battery Save mode and

 

 

 

the Power Saver icon will flash in the display.

 

 

 

This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive

 

 

 

incoming transmissions.

 

Channel Number

1.With the radio on, select any of the

22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.

Channels 1 through 7 are shared by FRS and GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.

See page 21 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.

Listening

Listening for a Response

When you are finished talking:

2 English

1.Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK® radio is always in Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed.

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Contents Making Life Easier and Safer Features Product FeaturesBacklit LCD Display Batteries To install or replace batteries Avoid exposure to extreme temperaturesCaring for Your microTALK Radio Using Your Radio Volume To adjust the volume Selectable HighLow Power OutputTo toggle between high and low power Lock FeatureEnter/HiLow Power Signal Strength MeterScrolling through Mode Functions Dual Function ButtonsMode Functions Mode/Lock Button To turn VOX mode on or off Or off setting is displayedVoice Activated Transmit VOX Memory LocationsMode/Lock Button To recall a stored memory channel location To de-program a memory locationThrough While recalling a stored memory locationChannel Scan To scan channelsFlash on the display Privacy Code ScanMode/Lock Button To scan memory locations Memory Location ScanPress the Enter/HiLow button to return to Standby To change call settings Call Tone SettingsTo change a call tone setting VibrAlert and Call AlertKeystroke Tones General SpecificationsMode/Lock Button To change keystroke tones FCC License Product Service Questions Product Service QuestionsPlease contact your local dealer for warranty information Limited One-Year WarrantyTrademark Acknowledgement