Cobra Electronics LI 6500WXC Auto Squelch/Maximum Range, For less than five seconds, Lock Feature

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Using Your Radio

Operation

Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

Your microTALK radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain and conditions. This slightly reduces the Maximum Range at which signals can be heard.

You can turn off auto squelch to allow all signals to be received and extend the maximum range of your radio.

Light/Max Range

To briefly turn off auto squelch:

 

Press the Light/Max Range button

 

for less than five seconds.

If you hear two beeps, you have turned

the maximum range extender on (see below).

To turn maximum range extender on:

Press and hold the Light/Max Range button for at least five seconds until you hear two beeps which indicates the maximum range extender is on.

To turn maximum range extender off:

Press and release the Light/Max Range button or change channels.

Lock Feature

The Lock feature locks the Channel, Mode, Hi•Low and Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.

Lock/Enter Button

Lock Mode

To turn the lock feature on or off:

Press and hold the Lock/Enter button for two seconds.

A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.

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Contents LI 6500WXC Making Life Easier and Safer Product Features Features Privacy CodesCaring for Your microTALK Radio Replace battery compartment cover and belt clipEstimated operation time on full charge 12 hours Using Your Radio Insert radios into desktop charger as shownOperation Listening for a Response ChannelsOr Channel Down button Call ButtonTo Illuminate Display Press and release the HiLow buttonSeconds Auto Squelch/Maximum Range Lock FeatureTo turn the lock feature on or off For less than five secondsTo connect a wall charger/adapter Signal Strength MeterTo attach a speaker/microphone MicroTALK RangeSet Keystroke Tones On/Off Mode FunctionsScrolling through Mode Functions Privacy CodesAfter selecting a channel, press Set Ctcss Privacy CodesTo select a Ctcss privacy code To proceed to stepSmall numbers flash on the display Set DCS Privacy CodesTo select a DCS privacy code ThroughNOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels To listen to All Hazards Radio channelsVoice Activated Transmit VOX To turn VOX mode on or offTo set VOX sensitivity Press the Lock/Enter button to enter Memory LocationsTo program a memory location Press the Lock/Enter buttonPress the Mode button to Choose one of the followingDisplay To recall a stored memory channel locationWhile recalling a stored memory location Flash on the display To de-program a memory locationWhile de-programming a memory location Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels Channel ScanTo scan channels Press the Mode button to proceed to set privacy If you press the Talk button while scanning, but more thanPrivacy Code Scan To scan privacy codesMode Functions Memory Location Scan To scan memory locationsPress the Mode button to proceed to other functions VibrAlert and Call Alert To change call settingsIs displayed Press the Mode button until Call Tone SettingsTo change a call tone setting Roger Beep Confirmation ToneKeystroke Tones To change keystroke tonesGeneral Specifications and FCC License General SpecificationsImportant Notice FCC License Required Product Service Product ServiceSafety and Trademark Acknowledgement Safety Information for microTALK RadiosWarranty Limited One-Year Warranty on Radios & Charger