Cobra Electronics LI 3900DX owner manual Using Your Radio

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Your microTALK® radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are
no transmissions for 10 seconds, the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and the Power Saver icon will flash in the display.
This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.
Auto Battery Save
Your microTALK® radio is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode, except when the Talk, Call or Power buttons are pressed.
Turning on Your microTALK® Radio To turn on your radio:

Introduction

Insert Radio(s)

Using Your Radio

For charging microTALK® radio(s) in desktop charger:

1.Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.

2. Insert round connector of 120 volt adapter into jack on back of charger.

3.Plug 120 volt adapter into electrical outlet.

 

 

 

 

Introduction

Operation

Customer Assistance

Warranty

On/Off Power

Press and hold the Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on.

If charging light is not on, check position of radio. Radio should be upright. The charge indicator light will stay on as long as the radio is in the charging well and the battery pack is charging. After the battery pack is fully charged, the charge indicator light will turn off.

Battery Low Battery Low

It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge battery pack. Battery pack will not be damaged if they stay in the charging well longer than that.

Each port can charge one radio. Uses 120 Volt adapter.

Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.

The Basics to Get You Started

Your microTALK® radio is easy to use.

To get started, simply:

1.Press and hold the Power button to turn on your radio.

2.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.

3.Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone.

4.When finished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a response.

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When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon will blink. Your batteries should be recharged.

Battery Save Mode

Talk Button

 

 

Communicating with Another Person

 

 

 

To talk to another person:

 

1.

Press and hold the Talk button.

 

 

2.

With the microphone about two inches

 

 

Two Inches

(five

 

(five cm) from your mouth, speak in a

cm) from Mouth

 

normal voice.

 

3.

Release the Talk button when you are

 

 

 

 

finished talking and listen for a response.

You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.

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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 locationFlash on the display Channel ScanTo scan channels 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