Cobra microTALK PR560 Owner's Manual page 5

Using Your Radio
Operation
Display Illumination
Light/Max Range
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:
Light/Max Range
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.
Lock Function
The Lock function locks the Channel, Mode, and Power buttons to
prevent accidental operation.
To Turn the Lock On or Off:
Lock Button
1. Press and hold the Lock button for
two (2) seconds.
A double beep sound is used to confirm your
Lock Icon Lock On or Off request. When in Lock Mode, the
Lock icon will be displayed.
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Introduction
Speaker/Microphone Jack
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Your microTALK ®
Speaker/Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. Contact your
local Cobra ® dealer or Cobra
Cobra ® authorized accessories are recommended.
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Speaker/Microphone
microTALK ® Range
Your microTALK ®
range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
Maximum Range
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
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Operation Customer Assistance
radio can be fitted with an external
® directly for optional accessories. Only
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.
radio has a range of up to five (5) miles (8 km). Your
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 4 for details.
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Warranty
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