Mode Functions - Cobra MICROTALK PR 270 Owner's Manual

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Mode Functions

Operation
Set DCS Privacy Codes
To select a DCS privacy code:
Mode/Lock Button
1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power
button until the DCS icon appears and the
small numbers flash on the display
(01 through 83).
DCS Privacy Code
If CTCSS is turned on at the channel
selected, the display will flash the DCS
icon and "OFF." To switch from CTCSS to
DCS, press the Channel Up or Channel
Channel Buttons
Down button while the display is flashing
"OFF." The display will then show the
small numbers flashing and you will then
be able to proceed to step 2.
2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a DCS
privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.
3. When your desired DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of
the following:
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.
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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/Power
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
VOX Icon
3. Choose one of the following:
Channel Button
To set VOX sensitivity:
Mode/Power
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX
VOX Sensitivity Level
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
Channel Button
3. Choose one of the following:
Customer Assistance Warranty
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® radio can be used "hands-free,"
icon flashes on the display. The current On or
Off setting is displayed.
button to turn VOX On or Off.
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
selected On or Off setting and proceed
to other functions.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the
selected On or Off setting and return
to Standby mode.
icon flashes and the current sensitivity level
is displayed.
The current VOX sensitivity level is
displayed with letters "LE" and a Number
1 through 5, with Number 5 being the
most sensitive level and Number 1
being the least sensitive level.
button to change the setting.
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter
the selected setting and proceed to other
functions.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the selected
setting and return to Standby mode.
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