User manual COBRA PR 270

[. . . ] 10285 PR270-2WX_PH2. qxd 7/24/07 3:50 PM Page 1 Introduction Making Life Easier and Safer Owner's Manual Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK® radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include: Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall. Secure your microTALK® Belt Clip radio while on the go. Carrying your microTALK® radio with you is easy when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap. [. . . ] Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. 6 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 7 10285 PR270-2WX_PH2. qxd 7/24/07 3:50 PM Page 8 Operation Mode Functions · 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). 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 "OFF. " The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2. Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Set DCS Privacy Codes Mode/Lock Button DCS Privacy Code Channel Buttons 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. 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. Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) · In VOX mode, your microTALK® radio can be used "hands-free, " 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 icon flashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down VOX Icon button to turn VOX On or Off. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the selected On or Off setting and proceed to other functions. Press the Lock button to enter the selected On or Off setting and return to Standby mode. Mode/Power 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 "LE" and a Number 1 through 5, with Number 5 being the most sensitive level and Number 1 being the least sensitive level. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the selected setting and proceed to other functions. [. . . ] No license is required to operate on the FRS. Safety Information for microTALK Radios Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the talk button is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices. Important FCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra accessories supplied or designated for this product. [. . . ]