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Set DCS Privacy Codes

Mode/Lock Button

To select a DCS privacy code:

 

 

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Lock

 

button until the DCS icon appears and the

 

small numbers flash on the display

DCS Privacy Code

(01 through 83).

 

Hazards Radio Icon

3. The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to

be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.

Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Lock button to proceed

to other functions.

b. Press the Enter/Hi-Lowbutton to exit

All Hazards Radio channel mode and

If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the DCS icon and “OFF.” To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button while the display is flashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then

Enter/Hi-Low Button

return to Standby mode.

c. Press Talk button to exit and start on

last used transmitting channel.

*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

be able to proceed to step 2.

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

2.

Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down

 

button to select a DCS privacy code. You can

 

hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.

3.

When your desired DCS privacy code is

In VOX mode, your microTALK radio can be used “hands-free,” automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

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.

NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area.

Mode/Lock Button To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:

1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the All Hazards Radio icon, the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel, and signal strength are displayed.

2.Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels.

Mode/Lock Button

VOX Icon

Channel Buttons

To turn VOX mode on or off:

1.Press the Mode/Lock button until the VOX icon flashes on the display. The current on or off setting is displayed.

2.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn VOX on or off.

3.Choose one of the following:

a.Press the Mode/Lock button to enter the selected on or off setting and proceed to other functions.

b.Press the Enter/Hi•Low button to enter the selected on or off setting and return to Standby mode.

To set VOX sensitivity:

1.Press the Mode/Lock button until the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.

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Contents Making Life Easier and Safer For Assistance in Canada or the U.S.AAutomated Help Desk Customer Assistance OperatorsProduct Features Mode/Lock ButtonEstimated operation time on full charge 12 hours Replace battery compartment cover and belt clipCaring for Your microTALK Radio Using Your Radio For charging microTALK radios in desktop chargerSelectable HighLow Power Output VolumeChannels Listening for a ResponseTo turn the lock feature on or off Enter/HiLow PowerLight/Max Range To briefly turn off auto squelch To turn maximum range extender onPrivacy Codes Mode FunctionsScrolling through Mode Functions Standby mode To turn VOX mode on or offChoose one of the following To other functionsTo recall a stored memory channel location Memory LocationsTo program a memory location Channel Scan To scan channelsTo de-program a memory location Flash on the displayPress the Mode/Lock button to proceed to set privacy Privacy Code ScanSelect Channel To scan privacy codes Press the Mode/Lock button until eitherCall Tone Settings To change a call tone settingMemory Location Scan To scan memory locationsTo change keystroke tones Mode Functions General SpecificationsMode/Lock Button To turn roger beep on or off FCC Licensing Product Service Questions Product ServiceLimited One-Year Warranty on Radios & Charger WarrantySafety Information for microTALK Radios Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra