Communicating through the radios is simple and intuitive thanks to such features as the 10-channel memory, which invites the user to program individual channels or channel/privacy code combos for easy retrieval; a roger beep tone that signals the end of your transmission; an auto squelch option that automatically shuts off weak transmissions or unwanted noise; Cobra's patented silent VibrAlert for incoming calls; and the illuminated LCD that's readable even at night. And folks who like to use their radios while their hands are otherwise occupied will delight in the voice activation function (VOX), which detects and transmits the user's voice automatically without requiring any button depressions (requires separately sold microphone and earpiece).
Unlike the walkie-talkies of a few decades past, the 3500-2 DX radios are equipped with powerful signals and switchable power outputs. Users can choose between the high-power setting to maximize range or the low-power option to conserve battery life. A further power benefit stems from the battery saver circuitry, which automatically switches the radios to conservation mode if th
