Cobra Electronics CXR825 Auto Squelch/Maximum Range, Lock Feature, Signal Strength Meter

Operation	Using Your Radio
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

Introduction	Operation	Customer Assistance	Warranty
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 the wall charger/adapter.
	To attach a speaker/microphone:
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.

2.Insert the wall charger/adapter plug

into the speaker/microphone/charge jack.

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, Hi•Low and Power
buttons to prevent accidental operation.

Signal Strength

Maximum Range

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.
microTALK Range	•

Lock/Enter Button

Lock Mode

To turn the lock feature on or off:

–Press and hold the Lock/Enter 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.

Reduced Range

Reduced Range

Your range will vary depending on terrain and

conditions.

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.

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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