Cobra Electronics LI 3900DX owner manual Privacy Code Scan, To scan privacy codes

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Mode Functions

Operation

Privacy Code Scan

Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83) within one channel. Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time.

 

 

 

 

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During privacy code scan (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel/privacy code. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy code and return to Standby mode.

Select Channel

Mode Button

Scan Privacy Codes

Channel Buttons

To scan privacy codes:

1.While in Standby mode, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to choose the channel on which you wish to scan privacy codes.

2.Press the Mode button until either the CTCSS or the DCS icon appears on the display and the Scan icon and the privacy code numbers flash on the display.

3.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected.

The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when privacy code scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy code for 10 seconds.

While setting privacy code scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions.

b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning privacy codes.

If you press the Talk button while scanning, but more than

10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the channel/privacy code on which you last received a transmission. This will then return the radio to Standby mode.

If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.

During privacy code scan (while not receiving a transmission), you can choose from the following:

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel/privacy code on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to Standby mode.

b. Press the Mode button to proceed to set memory location scan (see page 20 for further details).

c. Press the Lock/Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel/ privacy code on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.

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Contents LI 3900DX Making Life Easier and Safer Features Product FeaturesReplace battery compartment cover and belt clip Avoid exposure to extreme temperaturesCaring for Your microTALK Radio Estimated operation time on full charge 10 hoursUsing Your Radio To toggle between high and low power Selectable HighLow Power OutputListening for a Response When you are finished talking Channels To select a channelLock Feature Signal Strength Signal Strength MeterTo turn the lock feature on or off Auto Squelch/Maximum RangeScrolling through Mode Functions Mode FunctionsPrivacy Codes Set Ctcss Privacy CodesStandby mode To turn VOX mode on or offSet DCS Privacy Codes To select a DCS privacy codeTo program a memory location Memory LocationsWhile recalling a stored memory location To recall a stored memory channel locationTo de-program a memory location While de-programming a memory locationTo scan channels Channel ScanFlash on the display To scan privacy codes Privacy Code ScanMemory Location Scan Press the Mode button to proceed to other functionsTo scan memory locations Number flash on the displayTo change call settings Call Tone SettingsTo change a call tone setting Press the Mode button untilMode Button To change keystroke tones Mode Functions General SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Keystroke TonesProduct Service Questions FCC License Product ServiceTrademark Acknowledgement Warranty and Trademark AcknowledgementCobra line of quality products includes