Cobra Electronics PR4800WXC Light/Max Range To briefly turn off auto squelch, Place earbud in ear

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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.

Speaker/Microphone/ Charge Jack

1

Placed in Ear

2

Clipped to Clothing

3

Push to Talk

4

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 a wall charger/adapter.

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.

Earbud Microphone

1. Plug earbud microphone into 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.

Maximum Range

2.

Place earbud in ear.

3.

Clip microphone onto clothing 3 inches (7.6 cm)

 

to 6 inches (15.2 cm) from your mouth.

4.

Push to talk.

microTALK Range

Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

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

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.

Reduced Range

Reduced 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 Canada or the U.S.A Customer Assistance OperatorsProduct Features Mode/Lock ButtonReplace battery compartment cover and belt clip Caring for Your microTALK RadioEstimated operation time on full charge 12 hours Using Your Radio For charging microTALK radios in desktop chargerChannels Selectable HighLow Power OutputVolume Listening for a ResponseLight/Max Range To briefly turn off auto squelch To turn the lock feature on or offEnter/HiLow Power To turn maximum range extender onMode Functions Scrolling through Mode FunctionsPrivacy Codes Choose one of the following Standby modeTo turn VOX mode on or off To other functionsMemory Locations To program a memory locationTo recall a stored memory channel location To de-program a memory location Channel ScanTo scan channels Flash on the displaySelect Channel To scan privacy codes Press the Mode/Lock button to proceed to set privacyPrivacy Code Scan Press the Mode/Lock button until eitherMemory Location Scan Call Tone SettingsTo change a call tone setting To scan memory locationsMode Functions General Specifications Mode/Lock Button To turn roger beep on or offTo change keystroke tones FCC Licensing Product Service Questions Product ServiceWarranty Safety Information for microTALK RadiosLimited One-Year Warranty on Radios & Charger Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra