Operation
Using Your Radio
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Compass Button
Current Direction
Parallel To Ground
To Use Your Compass:
1.After proper calibration (see page 21), press and release the Compass button. The Compass icon and your current direction will be displayed.
The radio must always be parallel to the ground to give accurate directional readings. The direction of the antenna is the direction displayed in the LCD.
To exit Compass Mode and return to Standby Mode, press and release the Compass button.
Lock Button
Lock Mode
To Turn Maximum Range Extender Off:
1.Press and release the Light/Max Range button or change channels.
Lock Function
The Lock button locks the Channel, Mode, Compass and Hi•Med•Low Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
To Turn the Lock Button On or Off:
1.Press and hold the Lock button for two (2) seconds.
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Light/Max Range
Display Illumination
To Illuminate Your Display:
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A double beep sound is used to confirm your Lock On or Off request. When in Lock Mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.
1.Press and release the Light/Max Range button to illuminate the display for ten (10) seconds.
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
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Your microTALK® radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts Off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions, or if you’ve reached your maximum range limit.
You can temporarily turn Off Auto Squelch or turn On Maximum Range Extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum
Speaker/Microphone
Speaker/Microphone Jack
Your microTALK® radio can be fitted with an external Speaker/Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. See page 28
for optional accessories ordering instructions. Only Cobra® authorized accessories are recommended.
To attach your Speaker/Microphone:
1.Open the Speaker/Microphone tab on top of your microTALK® radio.
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range of your radio.
Light/Max Range To Temporarily Turn Off Auto Squelch:
1.Press the Light/Max Range button less than five (5) seconds.
If you hear two (2) beeps, you have turned the
Maximum Range Extender On (see below).
To Turn Maximum Range Extender On:
1.Press and hold the Light/Max Range button for at least five (5) seconds until you hear two (2) beeps which indicates the Maximum Range Extender is On.
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2. Insert the plug into the Speaker/ Microphone jack.
Signal Strength Signal Strength Meter
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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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