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Nothing comes close to a Cobra
™
Operation
12
English
Using Your Radio
Display Illumination
•
To Illuminate Your Display:
1. Press and release the Light/Max Range button
to illuminate the display for ten (10) seconds.
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
•
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 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.
Operation
Lock Mode
Lock ButtonLight/Max Range
Light/Max Range
Lock Function
•
The Lock function locks the Channel,
Mode, and 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.
Speaker/Microphone Jack
•
Your microTALK
®
radio can be fitted with
an external Speaker/Microphone, freeing
your hands for other tasks. See page 16
for optional accessories ordering instructions.
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
•
Your microTALK
®
radio has a range of up
to three (3) kilometers (2 miles). 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.
Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further
reduce the signal.
Remember, you can achieve maximum
range by using Maximum Range
Extender. See page 12 for details.
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
Maximum Range
Speaker/Microphone