Auto Squelch; Maximum Range Extender; Listening To Weather Channels - Cobra Operating Instructions Manual

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Operation

Auto Squelch

Auto Squelch
Your microTALK is equipped with Auto Squelch,
which automatically shuts off weak transmissions
and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or
if you have reached your range limit.
Maximum

Maximum Range Extender

Range
Au to squelch can be te m po ra rily re m oved to allow
Extender
all signals to enter (Maximum Range Exte n d e r ) .
Note
To learn more about the
range of your microTALK,
see page 42.
Range is dependent on
battery condition and
geographic territory.
Press and hold
Button to allow all signals to enter.
Auto Monitor Auto Monitor
When the signal you want to hear is consistently
weak, you may place the radio in Maximum
Range mode without having to constantly hold
the button. Press and hold the Maximum Range
Extender Button for five seconds. You will hear an
audible beep confirmation. To return to normal
operation,momentarily press the Maximum
Range Extender Button again or change channels.
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LIGHT/MAX RANGE

Listening to Weather Channels

Turn on your microTalk 2 -way radio. An audible
"tone" will indicate the unit is on. The LCD will
go through a 3 second self test and then go
operational mode.
Place antenna in full
upright position.
Press and release Mode Button until weather
icon flashes. The last weather channel
tuned will be displayed.
Operation
Listening to
Weather
Channels
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