Mode Functions

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Privacy Code Scan

Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (00 through 38) within one channel.

 

 

 

 

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During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that

Select Channel

Mode/Power Button

Scan Privacy Codes

Channel Button

To scan privacy codes:

1.While in Standby mode, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to choose the channel on which you wish to scan privacy codes.

2.Press the Mode/Power button until the Scan icon and the privacy code numbers flash on the display.

3.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected.

The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when privacy code scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy code for 10 seconds.

While setting privacy code scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions.

channel/privacy code. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy code and return to Standby mode.

b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning privacy codes.

If you press the Talk button while scanning and not within

10 seconds of receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the channel/privacy code on which you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to Standby mode.

If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.

During scanning (while not receiving a transmission), you can choose from the following:

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel/privacy code on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to Standby mode.

b. Press the Mode/Power button to proceed to other functions.

c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel/privacy code on which, during scanning, you last transmitted or received.

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Cobra Electronics PR590WX Privacy Code Scan, Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that, To scan privacy codes

PR590WX specifications

The Cobra Electronics PR590WX is a versatile two-way radio designed to meet the demands of outdoor enthusiasts, emergency responders, and everyday users who require reliable communication in various environments. This robust unit is packed with features that enhance performance, usability, and safety.

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