Cobra Electronics PR 945 Selecting a Channel, Battery Low, Auto Battery Save

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Belt Clip

Lock Tab

Batteries

To install or replace batteries:

1.	Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding
	clip down.
2.	Pull down on the Battery Latch to remove the battery
	compartment cover.
3.	Insert four (4) AAA batteries. (Always use high quality
	alkaline batteries.) Position batteries according to
	polarity markings.

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

CHANNEL	1. With the radio On, select any of the 22 channels by
SELECT	pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down.
Button

(NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.)

ON-OFF/

VOLUME

Switch

4. Replace Battery Compartment cover and belt clip.

(NOTE: Contact your local Cobra® dealer or Cobra® directly for optional charger accessories.)

Turning On Your microTALK® Radio

1.Rotate the ON-OFF/VOLUME switch clockwise to turn On the radio (and to adjust the volume). An audible tone will indicate the radio is On.

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 bA 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 ten

(10)seconds, the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and POWER SAVER will appear in the display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

MODE

Button

CHANNEL

SELECT

Button

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:

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 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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