Cobra Electronics PR260 WXC To Select a Channel, Listening for a Response, Call Button

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Using Your Radio

Operation

Channel Button

To Select a Channel

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With the radio on, select any of the

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

Channel Number

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

Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS/ GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.

See page 14 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.

Listening

Volume Button

Volume Level

Call Button

Listening for a Response

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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.

To Adjust Volume

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Press the Volume Up or Volume

Down button.

A double beep sound is used to indicate the minimum and maximum volume levels (1 through 8).

Call Button

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Press and release the Call button.

The other person will hear a two second call tone. This tone is used only to establish voice communications.

See page 13 on how to select between five call tone settings.

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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 Warranty Caring for Your microTALK Radio Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Radio 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 channelsTo Set VOX Sensitivity Channel ScanTo 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 and Trademark Acknowledgement Safety Information for microTALK RadiosNormal Position Product Service