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Mode Functions

Operation

NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

You can use your microTALK® radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards

Radio channels transmitting in your area.

 

Mode Button

To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:

 

 

1. Press the Mode button until the WX (All

 

 

Hazards Radio) icon, the currently selected All

 

Hazards Radio channel, and signal strength

 

 

are displayed.

 

Hazards Radio Icon 2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button

 

 

to change All Hazards Radio channels.

 

 

3. WX (All Hazards Radio) icon will continue to

 

 

be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.

 

 

Choose one of the following:

 

Channel Button

a. Press the Mode button to proceed

 

 

to other functions.

 

 

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to exit

 

 

All Hazards Radio channels mode

 

 

and return to Standby mode.

 

 

*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

 

Introduction

Operation

Customer Assistance Warranty

 

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

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.

 

Mode Button

To turn VOX mode on or off:

 

 

1. Press the Mode 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

 

VOX Icon

button to turn VOX on or off.

 

 

3. Choose one of the following:

 

a. Press the Mode button to enter the

 

selected on or off setting and proceed

Channel Button

to other functions.

 

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter

 

the selected on or off setting and return

 

to Standby mode.

 

To set VOX sensitivity:

 

1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon

VOX Sensitivity Level

flashes and the current sensitivity level

 

is displayed.

 

The current sensitivity level is displayed

 

with letters “LE” and a Number 01

 

through 05, with Number 05 being the

 

most sensitive level and Number 01

 

being the least sensitive level.

2.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting.

3.Choose one of the following:

a.Press the Mode button to enter the selected setting and proceed to other functions.

b.Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode.

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Cobra Electronics CXR925 NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels, All Hazards Radio channels mode, Voice Activated Transmit VOX

CXR925 specifications

Cobra Electronics CXR925 is a well-regarded choice in the realm of two-way radios, particularly for those seeking reliable communication during outdoor activities, road trips, or even for professional use. This versatile two-way radio operates on the FRS/GMRS band and boasts an impressive range, making it a favorite among users who require reliable, long-distance communication.

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