Cobra Electronics PR3850WXC - Manual (Page 7)

Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction
7 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®
Operation
Dual Function Buttons
Two of the buttons on the microTALK ® radio have Dual Functions;
Mode/Lock
• Press and release the button to scroll to the next mode function.
• Press and hold the button for two seconds or more to turn the
lock function on or off.
Enter/Hi•Low Power
• Press and release the button to enter settings in Function mode.
• Press and release to toggle between high and low power
transmission in Standby mode.
Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack
•
Your microTALK ® radio can be fitted with an external
Speaker/Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks.
This same jack also serves as the connecting point for
an optional wall charger/adapter.
To attach a speaker/microphone:
1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge
tab on top of your microTALK ® radio.
2. Insert the plug into the speaker/
microphone/charge jack.
To connect a wall charger/adapter:
1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge
tab on top of your microTALK ® radio.
2. Insert the wall charger/adapter plug
into the speaker/microphone/charge jack.
Signal Strength Meter
•
Your microTALK ® radio has a Signal Strength
Meter that shows the strength of your incoming
and outgoing transmissions. The ascending bars
next to the signal strength indicate the strength
of the signal. The greater the number of bars
visible, the stronger the signal. The fewer
number of bars visible, the weaker the signal.
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Using Your Radio
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
•
Your microTALK ® radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which
automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise
due to terrain and conditions. This slightly reduces the Maximum
Range at which signals can be heard.
You can turn off auto squelch to allow all signals to be
received and extend the maximum range of your radio.
To briefly turn off auto squelch:
Press the Light/Max Range button
for less than five seconds.
If you hear two beeps, you have turned
the maximum range extender on (see below).
To turn maximum range extender on:
Press and hold the Light/Max Range button
for at least five seconds until you hear
two beeps which indicates the maximum
range extender is on.
To turn maximum range extender off:
Press and release the Light/Max Range
button or change channels.
Lock Feature
•
The Lock feature locks the Channel, Mode/Lock and Enter/Hi•Low
Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
To turn the lock feature on or off:
Press and hold the Mode/Lock button for
two 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.
Operation
Speaker/Microphone
/Charge Jack
Signal Strength
Light/Max Range
Mode/Lock Button
Lock Mode