MODE button
ON-OFF/VOLUME switch
CHANNEL SELECT button

O P E R AT I O N

ENGLISH

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O P E R AT I O N

Installing or Replacing

Batteries

1.Pull down the LOCK tab to remove the battery compartment cover.

2.Insert four AAA batteries. (Always use high quality batteries.) Position batteries according to polarity markings.

Lock tab

(NOTE: See page 20 for information about optional battery pack, charger, and additional accessories.)

Turning On Your microTALK® Radio

1. Rotate the ON-OFF/VOLUME switch clockwise to turn

on the unit (and to

adjust the volume). An audible tone

will indicate the radio is on.

2.Your microTALK® is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the TALK, CALL, or MODE buttons are pressed.

Battery Low

Battery power is indicated by the segments appearing at the bottom of the LCD. As battery power decreases, fewer segments will be visible. When BAT LO begins to flash, the batteries should be replaced. If you are using rechargeable batteries, they should be recharged.

Auto Battery Save

Your microTALK® radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and POWER SAVER will appear in the display. This will not affect the unit’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

Selecting a Channel

Channels 1-7 are shared with FRS/GMRS. Channels 8-14 are FRS only. Channels15-22 are GMRS only. (IMPORTANT: See page

19 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility chart.)

1. With the radio on,

select any of the 22 channels by pushing the

CHANNEL SELECT

button up or down. (NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same channel

to communicate.)

Selecting a CTCSS Privacy Code

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

1. After selecting a main channel, press and release

the MODE button. A small number

will flash next to the channel in the LCD.

2.Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to select a privacy code. You can hold the button up or down for fast advance.

3.When your desired privacy code is displayed, press and release the ENTER button.

ENTER button

Calling Another Person

To alert another person that you are calling:

1.Press and release the CALL button. The other person will hear a 2-second ringing tone. (See page 15 on how to select between 10 call tone settings.)

CALL button

You cannot send or receive transmissions during the 2-second call tone.

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Cobra Electronics PR 1050 WX Installing or Replacing Batteries, Battery Low, Auto Battery Save, Selecting a Channel