Operation
Light/Max Range
Using Your Radio
Display Illumination
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To Illuminate Your Display:
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The Lock function locks the Channel, |
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.
Lock Mode
Mode, and Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
To Turn the Lock On or Off:
1.Press and hold the Lock button for two (2) 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.
Light/Max Range
You can temporarily turn Off Auto Squelch or turn On Maximum Range Extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.
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.
To Turn Maximum Range Extender Off:
1. Press and release the Light/Max Range |
button or change channels. |
Speaker/Microphone Speaker/Microphone Jack
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Your microTALK® radio can be fitted with an external Speaker/Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. See page 16
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.
2.Insert the plug into the Speaker/ Microphone jack.
Maximum Range microTALK® Range
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Your microTALK® radio has a range of up
to three (3) kilometers (2 miles). Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum range.
Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce the range.
Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the signal.
Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using Maximum Range Extender. See page 12 for details.
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