Installing Or Replacing Batteries; Battery Low - Cobra microTALK PR 1050 WX Operating Instructions Manual

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Installing or Replacing
Batteries
1. Pull down the LOCK tab to remove the
battery compartment cover.
2. Insert four AAA batteries. (Always use
high quality batteries.) Position batteries
according to polarity markings.
Lock tab
(NOTE: See page 20 for information
about optional battery pack, charger, and
additional accessories.)
Turning On Your
microTALK Radio
®
1. Rotate the ON-OFF/VOLUME switch
clockwise to turn
ON-OFF/VOLUME
on the unit (and to
switch
adjust the volume).
An audible tone
will indicate the
radio is on.
2. Your microTALK is now in Standby mode,
®
ready to receive transmissions. The radio is
always in Standby mode except when the
TALK, CALL, or MODE buttons are pressed.
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Battery Low

Battery power is indicated by the segments
appearing at the bottom of the LCD. As
battery power decreases, fewer segments
will be visible. When BAT LO begins to
flash, the batteries should be replaced. If
you are using rechargeable batteries, they
should be recharged.
Auto Battery Save
Your microTALK ® radio has a unique circuit
designed to extend battery life. If there are
no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit
will automatically switch to Battery Save
mode and POWER SAVER will appear in the
display. This will not affect the unit's ability to
receive incoming transmissions.
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Selecting a Channel
Channels 1-7 are shared with FRS/GMRS.
Channels 8-14 are FRS only. Channels15-22
are GMRS only. (IMPORTANT: See page
19 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and
compatibility chart.)
1. With the radio on,
CHANNEL SELECT
select any of the
button
22 channels by
pushing the
CHANNEL SELECT
button up or down. (NOTE: Both radios
must be tuned to the same channel
to communicate.)
Selecting a CTCSS Privacy Code
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. (NOTE: 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
main channel,
MODE
press and release
button
the MODE button.
A small number
will flash next to the channel in the LCD.
O P E R AT I O N
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up
or down to select a privacy code. You
can hold the button up or down for
fast advance.
3. When your desired privacy code
is displayed, press and release the
ENTER button.
ENTER
button
Calling Another Person
To alert another person that you are calling:
1. Press and release the CALL button. The
other person will hear a 2-second ringing
tone. (See page 15 on how to select
between 10 call tone settings.)
CALL button
You cannot send or receive transmissions
during the 2-second call tone.
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