Cobra Electronics PR245 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

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2-WAY RADIO MODEL

PR 245

Printed in China

Part No. 480-111-P

Revised 11-21-03

Introduction

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

Making Life Easier And Safer

Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK

radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include:

Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall.

Secure your microTALK

radio while on the go.

Carrying your microTALK

radio with you is easy

when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap. The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse,

or backpack. Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer.

For Assistance In The U.S.A.

In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you need to operate your microTALK

radio. If you require further assistance

after reading this manual, Cobra

Electronics offers the following

customer assistance services:

Automated Help Desk

English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators

English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).

Questions

English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).

Technical Assistance

English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo

@cobra.com (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside The U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

Belt Clip

Wrist Strap

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Product Features

Battery

Compartment

Battery Door

Latch

Belt Clip

Wrist Strap Connection

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Product Features

Operation WarrantyIntroduction Customer Assistance

Introduction

Backlit LCD Display

Channel Up/Down

Button

Speaker/ Microphone

Call

Button

Antenna

Lock

Button

Volume Up/Down

Button

External Speaker/ Microphone Jack

Light/ Max Range

Button

Talk

Button

Introduction

Backlit LCD Display

Important FCC Licensing Information

This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. See page 14 for licensing and other related information.

Receive/

Transmit Icon

Low

Powe r

Icon

Roger Beep Icon

Lock Icon

Scan

Icon

Powe r

Saver Icon

Channel

Numbers

Battery Low Indicator

CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

Features

• 2-Way Radio With up to a six (6) mile (10 km) range.

• 22 Channels Seven (7) shared with FRS/GMRS, seven (7) FRS only, eight (8) GMRS only.

• 38 Privacy Codes

• Scan Channel, privacy code

• Backlit LCD Display

• Call Alert Five (5) selectable tones

• Button Lock

• Speaker/

Microphone Jack

• Roger Beep Selectable On/Off

• Battery/Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum Range

Extender

• Belt Clip

Mode/Power

Button

Name

Address (No P.O. Boxes)

City State/Province Zip Country

Telephone

Credit Card Number Type: ❒ Visa ❒ MasterCard ❒ Discover Exp. Date

Customer Signature

Item # U.S. Cost Each Qty Amount

U.S. Subtotal

(Tax if Applicable)

Shipping/Handling

Total

Amount Shipping/Handling*

$10.00 or less . . . . . $3.00

$10.01-$25.00. . . . . $5.50

$25.01-$50.00. . . . . $7.50

$50.01-$90.00 . . . . $10.50

$90.01-$130.00 . . . $13.50 $130.01-$200.00 . . $16.50

$200.01 plus . . . . . 10% of

purchase

Tax Table

Wisconsin add 5% Indiana, Michigan,

Ohio add 6% California add 7.25% Illinois add 8.75%

*For AK, HI and PR add additional $26.95 for FedEx Next Day or

$10.95 for FedEx 2nd Day. Excludes weekends and holidays shipments. Please allow two (2) to three (3) weeks for delivery in the U.S.A. Prices subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories

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You can find quality Cobra

products and accessories at your local

Cobra

dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra®.

Ordering From U.S.A.

Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. For credit card orders, complete and return this order form to fax

number 773-622-2269. Or call 773-889-3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

Make check or money order payable to: Cobra

Electronics, Attn:

Accessories Dept., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. To order online, please visit our website: www.cobra.com

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Warranty And Accessories

Warranty

Limited 1-Year Warranty

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For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.

Cobra

Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra®GMRS radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.

Cobra

will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective GMRS radios, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra

Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra

’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product damaged by accident; 2) In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed; 4) If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra

shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

For Products Purchased Outside The U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.

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Introduction

Caring For Your microTALK®Radio

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Your microTALK

radio will give you years of trouble-free service if cared for properly. Handle the radio gently. Keep the radio away from dust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.

Batteries

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To Install Or Replace Batteries:

1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.

2. Pull up on the battery door 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.

4. Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.

Contact your local Cobra

dealer or Cobra

directly for optional accessories. Only Cobra

authorized accessories are recommended.

Insert Batteries

Pull Up Lock Latch

Remove Belt Clip

The Basics To Get You Started

Your microTALK

radio is easy to use.

To get started, simply:

1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button to turn On your radio.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.

3. Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone.

4. When finished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a response.

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Tur ning On Your microTALK®Radio

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To Turn On Your Radio:

1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button until

you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is On.

Your microTALK

radio is now in Standby mode,

ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the Talk, Call or Mode/Power buttons are pressed.

Battery Low

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When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon will blink. Your batteries should be replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.

Auto Battery Save

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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 the Power Saver icon will flash in the display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

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Using Your Radio

Operation

Mode/Power Button

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

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Product Service Questions

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If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra

product, or if you are missing parts…

Please call Cobra

first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT

TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1.

For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.

If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra

first before sending your radio. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra

factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following to have

the product serviced and returned.

1) For warranty repair include some form of proof-of-purchase,

such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.

2) Send the entire product.

3) Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio.

Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned.

4) Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible,

use the original packing material.

5) Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as

United Parcel Service (UPS) or First Class Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.

6) If the radio is in warranty, upon receipt of your radio it will

either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model.

Please allow approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks before contacting Cobra

for status. If the radio is out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.

For Products Purchased Outside The U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for product service information.

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Licensing And Service

Customer Assistance

IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED

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This 2-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. A user must be licensed prior to operating on Channels 1 through 7 or 15 through 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act’s Sections 501 and 502 (amended).

Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC, which should be used for station identification when operating this radio. GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of their transmission time.

For licensing information and application forms, please call the FCC Hotline at 800-418-FORM. Request form #159 and form #605. Questions regarding the license application should be directed to the FCC at 888-CALL-FCC. Additional information is available on the FCC’s website at www.fcc.gov.

Safety Information For microTALK

Radios

Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Talk button is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices.

Important:

FCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra

accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.

Normal Position:

Hold the transmitter approximately two (2) inches from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two (2) conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra®may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules.

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Communicating With Another Person

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To Talk To Another Person:

1. Press and hold the Talk button.

2. With the microphone about two (2) inches [five (5) cm] from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.

3. Release the Talk button when you are finished talking and listen for a response.

You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.

Channels

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To Select A Channel:

1. With the radio On, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.

Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS/ GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.

See page 13 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.

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Channel Button

Channel Number

Talk Button

Two (2) Inches [Five (5) cm] From Mouth

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Listening For A Response

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When You Are Finished Talking:

1. Release the Talk button to receive incoming

transmissions. Your microTALK

radio is

always in Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed.

Volume

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To Adjust The Volume:

1. Press the Volume Up or Volume Down

button.

A double beep sound is used to indicate the minimum and maximum volume levels (1 through 8).

Call Button

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To Alert Another Person That You Are Calling:

1. Press and release the Call button. The other person will hear a two (2) second call

tone. You cannot send or receive transmissions during the two (2) second call tone.

See page 12 on how to select between five (5) call tone settings.

Display Illumination

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To Illuminate Your Display:

1. Press and release the Light/Max Range button

to illuminate the display for ten (10) seconds.

Light/Max Range

Listening

Call Button

Volume Button

Volume Level

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General Specifications

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Nominal

Unit

Nominal

Unit

C. Transmitter

1. Power

GMRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 1

FRS Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mW 500

2. Carrier Frequency Stability . . . ±Hz 500

3. Modulation Limiting . . . . . . . . kHz 2.5

4. Carrier Attack Time . . . . . . . . . mS 80

5. Audio Frequency Response

@ 300 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB -12

@ 2500 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB +6

6. Audio Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . % 3

7. Hum Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB 30

8. Transient Frequency Behavior

a) TX On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mS 30

b) TX Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mS 5

A. FRS/GMRS

Frequency Allocation and Compatibility

Important: Please note that Cobra

GMRS models with 15 Channels may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency. For example, a Cobra®15 Channel GMRS model would need to be tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel GMRS tuned to Channel 15. Please refer to the chart below for channel/ frequency number compatibility.

A = Channel No. For

22 Channel GMRS Models

B = Channel No. For 15 Channel

GMRS Models C = Type of Radio Service D = Frequency in MHz E = Power in Watts

AB C D E

1 1 FRS/GMRS 462.5625 1.0 2 2 FRS/GMRS 462.5875 1.0 3 3 FRS/GMRS 462.6125 1.0 4 4 FRS/GMRS 462.6375 1.0 5 5 FRS/GMRS 462.6625 1.0 6 6 FRS/GMRS 462.6875 1.0 7 7 FRS/GMRS 462.7125 1.0 8 FRS 467.5625 0.5

9 FRS 467.5875 0.5 10 FRS 467.6125 0.5 11 FRS 467.6375 0.5 12 FRS 467.6625 0.5 13 FRS 467.6875 0.5 14 FRS 467.7125 0.5 15 11 GMRS 462.5500 1.0 16 8 GMRS 462.5750 1.0 17 12 GMRS 462.6000 1.0 18 9 GMRS 462.6250 1.0 19 13 GMRS 462.6500 1.0 20 10 GMRS 462.6750 1.0 21 14 GMRS 462.7000 1.0 22 15 GMRS 462.7250 1.0

B. Receiver

1. Sensitivity

For 12 dB SINAD . . . . . . . . . . dBm -121

For Call Signal Detection . . . . dBm -121

2. Max. Audio Output

@ 10% THD . . . . . . . . . . . . . mW 200

3. Max. S/N Ratio

@ 1mV RF Input . . . . . . . . . . . dB 50

4. Squelch

a) Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . dBm -121

b) Attack Time . . . . . . . . . . . . mS 150

c) Closing Time . . . . . . . . . . . mS 200

5. Audio Frequency Response

@ 300 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB -10

@ 2500 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB -10

6. Signal Displacement BW . . . +/-kHz 5

7. Adjacent Channel Rejection . . . dB 40

8. Intermodulation Rejection . . . . dB 65

9. Spurious Response Rejection . dB 55

D. Power Supply

1. Battery Life (5:5:90 RATIO)

With Alkaline Batteries . . . . . . HR 24

2. Battery Operating Range . . . . . V 4.2 - 6.0

Nominal

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Mode Functions

Operation

Five (5) Call Tone Settings

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You can choose between five (5) different Call Tone Settings to transmit a unique call alert.

To Change A Call Tone Setting:

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the

letter “C” and the current call tone number (01 through 05) is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to hear the other call tone settings.

3. Choose one (1) of the following:

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.

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

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Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button. This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak.

To Turn Roger Beep On Or Off:

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the Roger Beep icon flashes. The current On or Off setting is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select roger beep On or Off.

3. Choose one (1) of the following: a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the

new setting and return to Standby mode.

b. Press the Lock button to enter the new

setting and return to Standby mode.

Call Tone Setting

Mode/Power Button

Channel Button

Roger Beep Off

Mode/Power Button

Channel Button

Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

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Your microTALK

radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts Off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions, or if you’ve reached your Maximum Range limit.

You can temporarily turn Off auto squelch or turn On maximum range extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.

To Temporarily Turn Off Auto Squelch:

1. Press the Light/Max Range button for

less than five (5) seconds.

If you hear two (2) beeps, you have turned the maximum range extender On (see below).

To Turn Maximum Range Extender On:

1. Press and hold the Light/Max Range button

for at least five (5) seconds until you hear two (2) beeps which indicates the maximum range extender is On.

To Turn Maximum Range Extender Off:

1. Press and release the Light/Max Range

button or change channels.

Lock Function

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The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel Down, and Mode/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.

To Turn The Lock On Or Off:

1. Press and hold the Lock button for

two (2) seconds.

A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock On or Off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.

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Lock Icon

Lock Button

Light/Max Range

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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.

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 six (6) miles (10 km).

Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

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.

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.

Reduced Range

Maximum Range

Speaker/Microphone

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During Privacy Code Scan (while receiving an incoming transmission), You Can Choose From The Following:

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

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 ten (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 ten (10) seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.

During Privacy Code Scan (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 received a transmission.

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Privacy Code Scan

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Your microTALK

radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes

(00 through 38) within one (1) channel.

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 ten (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.

Operation

Channel Button

Mode/Power Button

Select Channel

Scan Privacy Codes

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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:

Set Privacy Code 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 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.

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.

Privacy Code

Mode/Power Button

Channel Button

Mode/Power Button

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Channel Scan

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Your microTALK

radio can automatically scan channels.

To Scan Channels:

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers flash

on the display.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning channels.

The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels.

The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when scan is On. Your radio will continue to scan all channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel for ten (10) seconds.

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

Mode/Power Button

Channel Button

Scan Channels

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During Channel Scan (while receiving an incoming transmission), You Can Choose From The Following:

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on

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

b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to

resume scanning channels.

If you press the Talk button while scanning and not within ten (10) seconds of receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the channel on which you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to Standby mode.

If you do not press any button within ten (10) seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning channels.

During Channel Scan (while not receiving a transmission), You Can Choose From The Following:

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

channel or channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel 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 set privacy

code scan on the channel that was either displayed before you entered mode functions or on which, during channel scanning, you last received a transmission (see page 10 for further details).

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 on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.

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