Mode Functions - Cobra microTALK ACXT545 Owner's Manual

Mode Functions

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Operation
Set DCS Privacy Codes
Mode/Power
To select a DCS privacy code:
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
Down button while the display is flashing
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Channel Button
"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 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 Talk or Call/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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Operation
Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)
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In VOX mode, your microTALK
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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.
Mode/Power
VOX Icon
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Channel Button
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Mode/Power
VOX Sensitivity Level
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Channel Button
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To turn VOX mode on or off:
1. Press the Mode/Power 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
button to turn VOX On or Off.
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
new setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press Talk or Call/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.
To set VOX sensitivity:
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon
flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.
The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed
with letters "L" and a Number 1 through 5,
with Number 5 being the most sensitive level
and Number 1 being the least sensitive level.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to change the setting.
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
new setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press Talk or Call/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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