Cobra microTALK PR 3500 PR 3500-2 DX VP PR 3500-2 DX VP Owner's Manual page 7

Mode Functions
Operation
CTCSS Privacy Codes
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:
Mode/Lock Button
1. After selecting a channel, press
the Mode/Lock button until the small
numbers next to the channel number
flash on the display.
Privacy Code
2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select a privacy code. You can hold
the Up or Down button for fast advance.
3. When your desired privacy code is displayed,
Channel Buttons
choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Lock button to enter the
new setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Enter/Hi•Low 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.
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Introduction Operation
Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)
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In VOX mode, your microTALK
automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX
sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid
transmissions triggered by background noise.
To turn VOX mode on or off:
Mode/Lock Button
1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the VOX
icon flashes on the display. The current on
or off setting is displayed.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
VOX Icon
button to turn VOX on or off.
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Lock button to enter the
selected on or off setting and proceed to
Channel Buttons
other functions.
b. Press the Enter/Hi•Low button to enter
the selected on or off setting and return
to Standby mode.
To set VOX sensitivity:
Mode/Lock Button
1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the VOX
icon flashes and the current sensitivity level
is displayed.
VOX Sensitivity Level
The current sensitivity level is displayed
with letters "LE" and a Number 01
through 05, with Number 05 being the
most sensitive level and Number 01
being the least sensitive level.
Channel Buttons
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to change the setting.
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Lock button to enter
the selected setting and proceed to
other functions.
b. Press the Enter/Hi•Low button to
enter the selected setting and return
to Standby mode.
Customer Assistance Warranty
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