Cobra Electronics PR260 WXC owner manual Mode Functions, NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

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Mode Functions

Operation

NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

You can use your microTALK® radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area.

Mode/Power

To listen to all hazards radio channels:

1.Press the Mode button until the All Hazards Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel is displayed.

Hazards Radio Icon

Channel Button

2.Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels.

The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.

3.Choose one of the following:

a.Press the Mode button to proceed to other functions.

b.Press the Lock button to exit All Hazards Radio channels mode and return to Standby mode.

*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

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.

Mode/Power

To turn VOX mode on or off:

1.Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon flashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.

VOX Icon

Channel Button

2.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn VOX On or Off.

3.Choose one (1) of the following:

a.Press the Mode/Power button to enter the selected On or Off setting and proceed to other functions.

b.Press the Lock button to enter the selected On or Off setting and return to Standby mode.

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Contents PR260 WXC For Assistance in Canada or the U.S.A Making Life Easier and SaferAutomated Help Desk Customer Assistance OperatorsProduct Features Belt Clip FeaturesLimited One-Year Warranty on Radios & Charger WarrantyCaring for Your microTALK Radio Replace battery compartment cover and belt clipRadio Charger Jack To charge batteries in radio Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properlySpeaker/Microphone/Charge Jack Using Your RadioTo connect a wall charger/adapter To attach a speaker/microphoneCommunicating with Another Person Auto Battery SaveTo Select a Channel To Adjust Volume Press the Volume Up or VolumeListening for a Response Call ButtonTo turn maximum range extender on Light/Max Range To temporarily turn off auto squelchTo turn maximum range extender off Lock FunctionMicroTALK Range Scrolling Through the Mode FunctionYour range will vary depending on terrain and conditions Set Privacy CodeTo select a privacy code Ctcss Privacy CodesTo turn VOX mode on or off Mode FunctionsNOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels To listen to all hazards radio channelsChannel Scan To Set VOX SensitivityTo scan channels 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 change a call tone setting Five Call Tone SettingsOn or off setting is displayed Roger Beep Confirmation ToneGeneral Specifications General Specifications and LicensingLicensing Safety Information for microTALK Radios Safety and Trademark AcknowledgementNormal Position Product Service