Cobra Electronics PR260 WX owner manual Ctcss Privacy Codes, To select a privacy code

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Introduction

Operation

Customer Assistance Warranty

CTCSS Privacy Codes

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CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce interference from other users on the channel.

If you are using a privacy code, both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate. Each channel will remember the last privacy code you selected.

Mode/Power

Privacy Code

Channel Button

To select a privacy code:

1.After selecting a channel, press the Mode/ Power button until the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the LCD.

2.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code. You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance.

3.When your desired privacy code is displayed:

a.Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

b.Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

c.Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

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Contents PR260 WX Questions Making Life Easier and SaferAutomated Help Desk Customer Assistance OperatorsProduct Features 117 FeaturesCheck to see that the batteries have been inserted properly Replace battery compartment cover and belt clipCaring for Your microTALK Radio To charge batteries in radioTo connect a wall charger/adapter Using Your RadioSpeaker/Microphone/Charge Jack Communicating with Another Person Auto Battery Save Call Button To Adjust Volume Press the Volume Up or Volume To Select a Channel Listening for a ResponseTo turn the lock on or off Light/Max Range To temporarily turn off auto squelchTo turn maximum range extender on To turn maximum range extender offSet Privacy Code Scrolling Through the Mode FunctionMicroTALK Range Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditionsTo select a privacy code Ctcss Privacy CodesTo listen to all hazards radio channels Mode FunctionsTo turn VOX mode on or off NOAA* All Hazards Radio ChannelsTo scan channels To Set VOX SensitivityChannel Scan This will return the radio to Standby mode To scan privacy codes Privacy Code ScanIf you press the Talk button while scanning and not within Press the Mode/Power button to proceed to other functionsTo turn roger beep on or off Five Call Tone SettingsTo change a call tone setting Roger Beep Confirmation ToneGeneral Specifications General Specifications and LicensingImportant Notice FCC License Required Product Service Questions Product ServiceLimited One-Year Warranty on Radios & Charger Warranty and Trademark AcknowledgementEnglish