Using Your Radio
Operation
Insert Radio(s) For charging microTALK® radio(s) in desktop charger:
Introduction
On/Off Power
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Turning on Your microTALK® Radio
To turn on your radio:
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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.
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, even after the batteries are fully charged.
It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge batteries. Batteries will not be damaged if they stay in the charging well longer than that.
Each port can charge one radio. Uses 120 Volt adapter. Use only Cobra NiMH batteries, model
Battery Low
Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to turn on your radio and adjust the volume. A series of tones will indicate the radio is on.
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 Mode/Lock buttons are pressed.
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When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon will blink. Your batteries should be recharged or replaced if using alkaline batteries.
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.Rotate the On/Off Volume knob 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.
Battery Save Mode |
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| designed to extend battery life. If there are |
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| no transmissions for 10 seconds, the radio will |
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| automatically switch to Battery Save mode and |
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| the Power Saver icon will flash in the display. |
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| This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive |
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| incoming transmissions. |
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