Cobra Electronics PR3850WXC owner manual Mode Functions

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Mode Functions

Operation

microTALK® Range

Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

 

 

 

 

Introduction

Operation

Customer Assistance

Warranty

CTCSS Privacy Codes

CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced

Maximum 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.

tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce interference from other users on the channel.

If you are using a privacy code, both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate. Each channel will remember the last privacy code you selected.

Reduced Range

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.

Mode/Lock Button

Privacy Code

To select a privacy code:

1.

After selecting a channel, press

 

the Mode/Lock button until the small

 

numbers next to the channel number

 

flash on the display.

2.

Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down

 

button to select a privacy code. You can hold

Scrolling through Mode Functions

By scrolling through the Mode Functions, you will be able to select or turn on/off preferred features of your microTALK® radio. When scrolling through the Mode Functions, your radio features will be displayed in the following order:

Mode/Lock Button

 

 

 

Set Privacy Codes

 

 

 

 

Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel

 

 

 

 

Set VOX On/Off

 

 

 

 

Set VOX Sensitivity Level

 

 

 

 

Set Memory Locations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set Channel Scan

 

 

 

 

Set Privacy Code Scan

 

 

 

 

Set Memory Location Scan

 

 

 

 

Set Call Tones

 

 

 

 

Set Roger Beep On/Off

 

 

 

 

Set Keystroke Tones On/Off

Scroll through the mode functions using the Mode/Lock button. Each press and release of the Mode/Lock button will advance to the next mode function. Press the Talk button at any point to return the radio to Standby mode.

Channel Buttons

the Up or Down button for fast advance.

3. When your desired privacy code is displayed,

choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Lock button to enter the

new setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Enter/Hi•Low button to enter the

new setting and return to Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds

to enter the new setting and return to

Standby mode.

 

 

 

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Contents PR3850WXC Making Life Easier and Safer Product Features Backlit LCD DisplayEstimated operation time on full charge 12 hours Avoid exposure to extreme temperaturesCaring for Your microTALK Radio Turning on Your microTALK Radio To turn on your radio Using Your RadioAuto Battery Save Selectable HighLow Power Output Listening for a Response When you are finished talkingCommunicating with Another Person To talk to another person To alert another person that you are callingLock Feature Enter/HiLow PowerTo turn the lock feature on or off Signal Strength Signal Strength MeterMode Functions To turn VOX mode on or off NOAA* All Hazards Radio ChannelsVoice Activated Transmit VOX To set VOX sensitivityMemory Locations Mode/Lock Button To program a memory locationMode/Lock Button To recall a stored memory channel location ThroughMode/Lock Button To de-program a memory location Channel ScanFlash on the display To scan channelsTo scan privacy codes Privacy Code ScanIf you press the Talk button while scanning, but more than Call Tone Settings Mode/Lock Button To change a call tone settingMemory Location Scan To scan memory locationsTo change keystroke tones General SpecificationsKeystroke Tones Licensing Licensing Product ServiceProduct Service Trademark Acknowledgement Warranty and TrademarksLimited One-Year Warranty on Radios & Charger