CXT395 - Cobra Electronics
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1. sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you For Products Purchased Outside the U S A Please contact your local dealer for warranty information 90 Day Warranty on Rechargeable Batteries For products purchased in the U S A and Canada Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra microTALK Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra2. 3 Release the Talk button when you are finished talking and listen for a response You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button Note both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate To Select a Channel Channel Button a oi papa E Iree a With the radio on select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button Note both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS GMRS Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only See page 14 for FRS GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 h Operation Listening for a Response ice To temporarily turn off auto squelch Release the Talk button to receive incoming Press the Light Max Range button for transmissions Your microTALK radio is always in less than five seconds Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are To turn maximum range extender on not pressed Press and hold the Light Max Range button for at least five seconds until you hear To Adjust Volume a two beeps which indicates the maximum Press the Volume Up or Volume range extender is on Down button Ea To turn maximum range extender off A double beep sound is used to indicate oe Press and release the Light Max Range the minimum and maximum volume levels 1 through 8 button o
3. 67 6125 Low guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices 11 FRS 467 6375 Low Important i E EA FCC RF Exposure Requirements For body wom operation this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF 12 FRS 467 6625 Low exposure guidelines when used with Cobra accessories supplied or designated for this product Use of other 13 FRS 467 6875 Low accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines Use only the supplied antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations 14 FRS 467 7125 Low nia i ii s lormal Position 15 11 GMRS 462 5500 High Hold the transmitter approximately 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal voice with the 16 8 GMRS 462 5750 High antenna pointed up and away 17 12 GMRS 462 6000 High j MODEL CXT395 us 3 GMRS 62620 Higin This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following 19 13 GMRS 462 6500 High two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device 20 10 GMRS 462 6750 High must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired i operation 21 14 GMRS 462 7000 High FCC Warnings Replacement or substitution of transistors regular diodes or other parts 22 15 GMRS 462 7250 High of a unique nature with parts other than those recommended by Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC rules or
4. For more information or to order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra E 5 Introduction i ob y aA Staying in touch with your family and friends is z convenient and easy when using your microTALK micro TALK 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 Owner s Manual Secure your microTALK radio while on the go Carrying your microTALK radio with you is easy when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap The belt clip easily attaches to your belt purse or backpack Customer Assistance p For Assistance in the U S A In this user s manual you should find all the information you need to operate your microTALK radio If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m Central Time Monday through Friday except holidays 773 889 3087 phone Questions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax Technic
5. Icon tones 6 Low Power Icon 7 DCS CTCSS Icons Button Lock 8 Weather Icon e Speaker 9 Weather Alert Icon Microphone 10 DCS CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers Charge Jack 11 Power Saver Icon e Roger Beep 12 Channel Numbers Selectable On Off 13 Receive Transmit Icon e Battery Power Saver 3 z X Important FCC Licensing Information Keystroke Tones This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service GMRS frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission FCC license See page 19 for licensing and other related information Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line of sight communication under ideal conditions e Battery Level Indicator e Auto Squelch e Maximum Range Extender e_ Warranty and Trademark Ill Ackn Limited One Year Warranty on Radio s For Products Purchased in the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK radios and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective microTALK radios products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a
6. VibrAlert and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Introduction Caring for Your microTALK Radio Your microTALK radio will give you years of trouble free service if cared for properly Handle the radio gently Keep the radio away from dust Never put the radio in water or in a damp place Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures s Installing Batteries To install or replace batteries Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up Remove Belt Clip N Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover wo Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable batteries or non rechargeable alkaline batteries Position batteries according to polarity markings 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip e Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries e Do not mix old and new batteries e Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable Ni Cd Ni MH etc batteries To charge batteries in radio 1 Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly 2 Insert the cable into the charge jack located at the top of the radio 3 Plug the cable into USB compatible power port Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging your C
7. al Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail TWO WAY RADIO MODEL For Assistance Outside the U S A Printed in China Contact Your Local Dealer 2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation aaa or 6500 West Cortland Street Version D A Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Introduction 1 4 f eod 4 Scan Rog d 2 VOK Low Antenna External Speaker Microphone Charge Jack Mode Power Button Weather Lock Button Channel Up Down Buttons Backlit LCD Display a A Speaker Microphone Volume Up Down Buttons 9 10 Ti 12 13 14 15 Light Max Range Button Talk Button Call Button Wrist Strap Connection Belt Clip Battery Compartment Battery Door Latch Introduction Backlit LCD Display P2O Features e 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS GMRS seven FRS only O eight GMRS only Tey EREN e 10 Channel imam Scan Rog 4 6 Weather Radio Z VOX Low A u am DCSWX CTCSS x ad me Pr ey am am a l RO Power Saver e Weather Alert e 121 Privacy Codes 38 CTCSS codes 83 DCS codes e Hands Free Operation 43 vox i p Scan a2 1 Channels privacy codes 1 Battery Level Indicator r s 2 VOX Icon Backlit LCD Display 4 Scan icon e Call Alert 4 Roger Beep Icon Five selectable 5 Lock
8. all channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected Your radio will remain on that channel for 10 seconds you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel Your radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning channels c Press the Lock button to return to Standby During scanning while receiving an incoming transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel privacy code Your radio will remain on that channel privacy code and return to Standby mode b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning privacy codes If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes c Press the Lock button to return to Standby Privacy Code Scan a Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83 within one channel Only one set of privacy codes CTCSS or DCS can be scanned at a time Select Channel ci a ew Dd TaN m am n Mode Power Scan Privacy Codes ba Pa EY GD Gn Le 0 31 To scan privacy codes 1 While in Standby mode press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to choose the channel on which you wish to scan privacy codes 2 Pres
9. dentification when may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency operating this radio GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only avoiding For example a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be channel interference with other GMRS users and being prudent with the length of their transmission time tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel For licensing information and application forms please call the FCC Hotline at 800 418 FORM Request form 159 and form 605 Questions regarding the license application should be directed to the FCC at 888 CALL GMRS tuned to Channel 15 Please refer to the chart below for FCC Additional information is available on the FCC s website at www fcc gov channel frequency number compatibility Channel 1 through 7 on low power and channels 8 through 14 comprise the FRS Family Radio Service A Channel No for 22 Channel FRS GMRS Models No license is required to operate on the FRS B Channel No for 15 Channel GMRS Models WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for C Type of Radio Service compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment D Frequency in MHz NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection agains
10. her and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA Make sure the strongest Weather channel is selected for your area using the channel selection in the previous menu This feature is set to OFF by default Mode Power Vay To turn Weather Alert On or Off SIP 1 Press the Weather Lock button until the Weather Alert icon flashes on the display The current On or Off setting is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up and Channel Down button to turn Weather Alert On or Off 3 Press and hold the Weather Lock button again to save the new setting and exit the Weather Alert Mode and return to Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra neral Specifications h A i g j om Operation Customer Assistance IMPORTANT NOTICE FCC LICENSE REQUIRED This two way radio operates on GMRS General Mobile Radio Service frequencies which require an FCC FRS GMRS Frequency Federal Communications Commission license A user must be licensed prior to operating on Channels r 4 r 1 through 7 on high power or 15 through 22 which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio Serious Allocation and Compati penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels in violation of FCC rules Operation of this radio is subject to additional rules specified in 47 C F R Part 95 Important Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station i
11. ing 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 3 mpage If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected p m Bar the display will flash the DCS icon and OFF o m bo pe 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 my 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 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 Voice Activated Transmit VOX i 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 Mode Power 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 tu
12. n finished talking release the Talk button and listen for a response Turning on Your microTALK Radio Press and hold the Mode Power button until you hear yp omg a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on Ee Your microTALK radio is now in Standby mode N la ready to receive transmissions The radio is always in Standby mode except when the Talk Call or Mode Power buttons are pressed Mode Power introduction EEE Battery Status Indicator Battery Charge Status r Battery Low The battery charge status is shown on the display Four bars indicates fully charged Battery Low Scan Ro KS VOX Low Ney a When battery power is low the final bar in the Battery Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice before the radio shuts off Your batteries should be replaced or recharged if using rechargeable batteries The radio will display flashing battery icon while charging Auto Battery Save Battery Save Mode i eee a If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and the Power Saver icon will flash in the display This will not affect the radio s ability to receive incoming transmissions Communicating with Another Person Two Inches 5 cm from Mouth 1 Press and hold the Talk button 2 With the microphone about two inches 5 cm from your mouth speak in a normal voice
13. obra microTALK radio Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged Non rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra D Operation 2 For charging microTALK radio s in desktop charger 1 Insert radio s into desktop charger as shown l l 2 Insert the micro USB cable into jack on back of charger 3 Plug the cable into USB compatible power port For pluggable equipment the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible If charging light is not on check position of radio Radio should be upright The charge indicator light will stay on as long as the radio is in the charging well and the light will go off when the charging is complete Note To charge a single radio you can bypass the desktop charger and simply insert the micro USB s connector directly into the charge jack located on the top of the radio The radio will display flashing battery icon while charging Cobra recommends your radio be turned off while being charged Non rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio Quick Start 1 Press and hold the Mode Power button h to turn on your radio 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel Both radios must be tuned to the same channel privacy code to communicate 3 Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone 4 Whe
14. r change channels Lock Function a The Lock function locks the Channel Up Channel rts Down and Mode Power buttons to prevent accidental operation Call Button a To turn the lock on or off Press and release the Call button Press and hold the Lock button for The other person will hear a two second call Lock icon two seconds Hee Ans nie 1S Lise dtonly Av eelaDisht Noles p arai fi 5 A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock communications 5 iN on or off request When in Lock mode See page 12 on how to select between five the Lock icon will be displayed call tone settings microTALK Range To Illuminate Display Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions Press and release the Light Max Range button j In flat open country your radio will operate at maximum range Buildings and foliage in the path of the J signal can reduce the range of the radio Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the range of the radio On FRS Channels 8 through 14 your radio automatically switches to low power which will limit the range the radio can communicate to illuminate the display for 10 seconds Auto Squelch Maximum Range Your microTALK radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or if you ve reached your Maximum Range limit You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or t
15. rmation Tone Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak Mode Power To turn roger beep on or off 1 Press the Mode Power button until the Roger Beep icon flashes The current on or off setting is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select roger beep on or off 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode Power button to enter the x FF new setting and return to Standby mode b Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Roger Beep Off ras Channel Button EE Operation Weather Radio Channels You can use your microTALK radio to listen to weather channels transmitting in your area Weather Button To listen to Weather Radio channels 1 Press the Weather button until the WX icon and the currently selected weather channel is displayed 2 Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change weather channels 3 me 3 The WX weather icon will continue to l be displayed when in weather mode Cemal Einem 4 To exit weather mode press and hold the Weather button Weather WX Alert Mode Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically receive NOAA weather signals and warnings from designated weather broadcast stations If the radio is turned ON it will alert to Weat
16. rn VOX On or Off 3 Choose one of the following 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 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 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 selected setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra e EE Operation h Channel Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels To scan channels 1 Press the Mode Power button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers appear on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to g Scan Rag begin scanning channels vox uh A The radio ignores specific privacy RE 7 Lh a aw f T codes while scanning channels The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when scan is on Your radio will continue to scan
17. s the Mode Power button until either the CTCSS or the DCS icon appears on the display and the Scan icon and the privacy code numbers flash on the display 3 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected During scanning while receiving an incoming transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel privacy code and return to Your radio will remain on that channel privacy code Standby mode b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning privacy codes If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes c Press the Lock button to return to Standby Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 14 h Five Call Tone Settings You can choose between five different Call Tone Settings to transmit a call alert Mode Power To change a call tone setting 1 Press the Mode Power button until the letter C and the current call tone number 01 through 05 is displayed The current call tone will sound for one second 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to hear the other call tone settings 3 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 Roger Beep Confi
18. t E Power Output harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful B c D E interference to radio communications 1 1 FRS GMRS 462 5625 High However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off 2 2 FRS GMRS 462 5875 High and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 3 3 FRS GMRS 462 6125 High e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 4 4 FRS GMRS 462 6375 High e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 5 5 FRS GMRS 462 6625 High e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the i p receiver is connected 6 6 FRS GMRS 462 6875 High e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 7 7 FRS GMRS 462 7125 High Safety Information for microTALK Radios Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter When the talk button is 8 ERS HOOGA kowi pushed it sends out radio frequency RF signals The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not 9 FRS 467 5875 Low to exceed 50 In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commissions FCC adopted RF exposure 10 FRS 4
19. urn on maximum range extender allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio Reduced Range i Remember you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender See page 4 for details 4 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 h Operation Operation Scrolling Through the Mode Function By scrolling through the Mode function you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK radio When scrolling through the Mode function your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order Mode Power E Set CTCSS Privacy Codes SF Set DCS Privacy Codes e Set Vox On Off e Set Vox Sensitivity Set Channel Scan Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan Set DCS Privacy Code Scan Set Call Tones W Set Roger Beep On Off Privacy Codes Your microTALK radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch systems that can help to reduce interference from other users on any given channel CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System provides 38 privacy codes and DCS Digitally Coded Squelch provides 83 privacy codes This provides a total of 121 Privacy Codes Either system can be used on all channels but both systems cannot be used on the same channel at the same time the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same channel and to the same privacy code system CTCSS or DCS and privacy code number Each channel will remember the last privac
20. violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra oi Customer Assistance Product Service Questions For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product or if parts are missing PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST do not return this product to the store See customer assistance on page A1 For Products Purchased in the U S A If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your radio This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned 1 For warranty repair include a copy of the original sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a detailed description of the problem along with the name and address of where the product is to be returned 4 Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A 6 If the radio is under warranty it will be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow appro
21. ximately three to four weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the radio is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance For Products Purchased Outside the U S A Please contact your local dealer for product service information
22. y code system and number you select To successfully communicate using a privacy code both to be heard on a channel that is set to 00 on both The privacy code 00 is not a privacy code but allows all signals the CTCSS and DCS systems Set CTCSS Privacy Codes To select a CTCSS privacy code 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode Power button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display Mode Power If DCS is turned on at the channel selected the display will flash the CTCSS icon and OFF To switch from DCS to CTCSS 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 2 Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance 3 When your desired CTCSS 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operation h Operation Set DCS Privacy Codes Mode Power To select a DCS privacy code 1 After select
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