Cobra Electronics PR590WX Speaker/Microphone Jack, MicroTALK Range, Ctcss Privacy Codes

Using Your Radio

Operation

Speaker/Microphone Jack

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Your microTALK® radio can be fitted with an external Speaker/ Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. Contact your local Cobra dealer or Cobra directly for optional accessories.

Only Cobra authorized accessories are recommended.

Speaker/Microphone 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.

microTALK® Range

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Your microTALK® radio has a range of up to 8 miles (13 km). Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

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Scrolling Through the Mode Function

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By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK® radio. When scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order:

Mode/Power Button	Set Privacy Code
	Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels
	Set Channel Scan
	Set Privacy Code Scan
	Set Call Tones
	Set Roger Beep on/off

CTCSS Privacy Codes

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CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes

Maximum 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 of the radio.

Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the range of the radio.

to reduce interference from other users on the channel.

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.

Reduced Range

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 5 for details.

Mode/Power Button

Privacy Code

Channel Button

To select a privacy code:

1.After selecting a channel, press the Mode/ Power button until the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the LCD.

2.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code. You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance.

3.When your desired privacy code is displayed:

a.Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

b.Press the Lock 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.

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