Cobra Electronics MT 550 manual Mode Functions Operation, Scrolling Through the Mode Functions

MODE FUNCTIONS OPERATION English

Scrolling Through the Mode Functions

By scrolling through the Mode Functions, you will be able to select or change preferred features of your microTALK® radio. While you are scrolling through the Mode Functions, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order:

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

Set VOX On/Off

Set VOX Sensitivity Level Set Channel Scan

Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan Set “Roger Beep” On/Off

38 Privacy Codes

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CTCSS Privacy Codes

CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce incoming transmissions from other users on the channel.

NOTE: If you are using a privacy code, both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate. Each channel will remember the last privacy code you selected.

To Select a Privacy Code: Mode Button

1.After selecting a channel, press and release the MODE button until the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display.

2.Press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to select a privacy code. You can press and hold the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button for fast advance through CTCSS privacy code numbers.

3.When your desired privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:

a.Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

b.Press the LOCK button to enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE.

c.Do not press any buttons for fifteen (15) seconds to enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE.

Select Privacy Code

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Channel Buttons

Mode Button Select VOX Channel Buttons

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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.

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 button to turn VOX On or Off.

3.When your desired VOX Mode setting is displayed, choose one of the following:

a.Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

b.Press the LOCK button to enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE.

c.Do not press any buttons for fifteen (15) seconds to enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE.