Cobra Electronics PR3850WXC Auto Squelch/Maximum Range, To turn maximum range extender on

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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/Lock and Enter/Hi•Low Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.

 

 

 

 

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Dual Function Buttons

Two of the buttons on the microTALK® radio have Dual Functions;

Mode/Lock

Press and release the button to scroll to the next mode function.

Press and hold the button for two seconds or more to turn the lock function on or off.

Enter/Hi•Low Power

Press and release the button to enter settings in Function mode.

Press and release to toggle between high and low power transmission in Standby mode.

Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack

Your microTALK® radio can be fitted with an external Speaker/Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. This same jack also serves as the connecting point for an optional wall charger/adapter.

Speaker/Microphone To attach a speaker/microphone:

/Charge Jack 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.

Mode/Lock Button

Lock Mode

To turn the lock feature on or off:

Press and hold the Mode/Lock 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.

2. Insert the wall charger/adapter plug into the speaker/microphone/charge jack.

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.

 

 

 

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Contents PR3850WXC Making Life Easier and Safer Backlit LCD Display Product FeaturesCaring for Your microTALK Radio Avoid exposure to extreme temperaturesEstimated operation time on full charge 12 hours Auto Battery Save Using Your RadioTurning on Your microTALK Radio To turn on your radio To alert another person that you are calling Selectable HighLow Power OutputListening for a Response When you are finished talking Communicating with Another Person To talk to another personSignal Strength Signal Strength Meter Lock FeatureEnter/HiLow Power To turn the lock feature on or offMode Functions To set VOX sensitivity To turn VOX mode on or offNOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels Voice Activated Transmit VOXThrough Memory LocationsMode/Lock Button To program a memory location Mode/Lock Button To recall a stored memory channel locationTo scan channels Mode/Lock Button To de-program a memory locationChannel Scan Flash on the displayIf you press the Talk button while scanning, but more than Privacy Code ScanTo scan privacy codes To scan memory locations Call Tone SettingsMode/Lock Button To change a call tone setting Memory Location ScanKeystroke Tones General SpecificationsTo change keystroke tones Product Service Licensing Product ServiceLicensing Limited One-Year Warranty on Radios & Charger Warranty and TrademarksTrademark Acknowledgement