Cobra Electronics LI 4900WX Auto Squelch/Maximum Range, Lock Feature, Signal Strength Meter

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Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack

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

 

 

 

 

Introduction

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YourmicroTALK radio canbe fittedwith an externalSpeaker/Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. This samejack also serves as the connecting point for the wall charger/adapter.

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:

Speaker/Microphone/ Charge Jack

To attach a speaker/microphone:

1.Open the speaker/microphone/charge tab on top of your microTALK radio.

2.Insert the plug into the speaker/ microphone/charge jack.

To connect a wall charger/adapter:

1.Open the speaker/microphone/charge tab on top of your microTALK radio.

2.Insert the wall charger/adapter plug

into the speaker/microphone/charge jack.

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•Lo and Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.

Signal Strength

 

Signal Strength Meter

 

 

Your microTALK radio has a Signal Strength

 

 

 

 

 

Meter that shows the strength of your incoming

 

 

 

and outgoing transmissions. The ascending bars

 

 

next to the signal strength indicate the strength

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the signal. The greater the number of bars

 

 

 

visible, the stronger the signal. The fewer

 

 

 

number of bars visible, the weaker the signal.

 

microTALK Range

Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

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.

Maximum Range

Reduced Range

Reduced Range

In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum range.

Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce the range of the radio.

Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the range of the radio.

On FRS channels 8 through 14, your radio automatically switches to low power, which will limit the range the radio can communicate.

Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender. See page 6 for details.

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Contents Automated Help Desk Making Life Easier and SaferFor Assistance in the U.S.A Customer Assistance OperatorsLimited One-Year Warranty on Radios & Charger Product FeaturesWarranty and Trademark Acknowledgement Trademark AcknowledgementReplace battery compartment cover and belt clip Caring for YourmicroTALKRadioEstimated operation time on full charge 10 hours Auto Battery Save Using Your RadioBattery Low For charging microTALK radios in desktop chargerCall Button To alert another person that you are calling To toggle between high and low powerListening for a Response To Illuminate DisplayAuto Squelch/Maximum Range Lock FeatureSignal Strength Meter MicroTALK RangePrivacy Codes Mode FunctionsScrolling through Mode Functions Set Ctcss Privacy CodesTo select a DCS privacy code Standby modeSet DCS Privacy Codes NOAA* All Hazards Radio ChannelsMemory Locations To turn VOX mode on or offVoice Activated Transmit VOX To set VOX sensitivityTo recall a stored memory channel location Press the Mode button toChoose one of the following DisplayTo de-program a memory location Channel ScanTo scan channels Press the Mode button to proceed to set privacy Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button toPrivacy Code Scan Memory Location Scan To scan memory locationsTo change call settings VibrAlert and Call AlertKeystroke Tones Mode Functions General SpecificationsCall ToneSettings Roger Beep ConfirmationToneGeneral Specifications FCC License General SpecificationsProduct Service Product Service Questions