Cobra Electronics PR590WX - Manual (Page 6)

Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Operation
Intro Operation Customer
Assistance Warranty
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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 NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels
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
Using Your Radio
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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 8 miles (13 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
Reduced Range
Maximum Range
Speaker/Microphone
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