Cobra Electronics MICROTALK CXR925C User's Manual
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1. Channel Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels fis English To scan channels 1 Press the Mode button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning channels The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when scan is on Your radio will continue to N scan all channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected Your radio will remain on that channel for 10 seconds While setting channel scan if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel or channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions During channel scan while receiving an incoming transmission 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 If you press the Talk button while scanning but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission you will transmit on the channel on which you last received a transmission This will return the radio to Standby mode If you do not press any button within 10 seconds after receiving a scanned transmission your radio will automatically resume scanning2. Your microTALK radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing your most frequently used channels and channel privacy code combinations These Memory Locations can be selected individually or can be scanned See page 22 for memory location scan Mode Button fia English To program a memory location 1 Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select the memory location 0 through 9 If a location has been programmed before its associated channel privacy code will be shown on the display 3 Press the Lock Enter button to enter a new memory location or edit an already programmed memory location The channel numbers will flash on the display 4 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel 1 through 22 5 Press the Lock Enter button The CTCSS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display 6 Choose one of the following a Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a CTCSS privacy code 01 through 38 for the channel b Press the Lock Enter button to Switch from CTCSS to DCS The DCS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display The Channel Up or Channel Down button can then be used to select a DCS privacy code 01 through 104 for the channel If OFF flashes in place of the privacy code numbers a privacy code is already set in the opposite
3. CTCSS or DCS system Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to cancel the opposite code and select a privacy code from the active system for the selected channel 7 Choose one of the following Press the Lock Enter button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location Radio then proceeds to next Memory location which will blink Press the Mode button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location and proceed to other functions on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions Press the Talk button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location and exit mode functions Upon release of the Talk button the radio will enter Standby mode on the channel privacy code just entered al e Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 Mi fete f To recall a stored memory channel location 1 Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location number flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a memory location 0 through 9 If a location has been programmed before its associated channel privacy code will be shown on the display 3 Press the Talk button to return to Standby mode on the selected memory location Amemory location can be reprogrammed at any time it is displayed and flashing Press the Lock Enter button to begin While recalling a stored memory loc
4. L Loan a 4 4 x Channel Button To change keystroke tones 1 Press the Mode button until the Keystroke Tones icon flashes on the display The current on or off setting is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn keystroke tones on or off 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 k General Specifications D Operation j Customer Assistance General Specifications LICENSING fa FRS GMRS Frequenc For Products Used in Canada Allocation and Compatib Industry Canada Notice Important Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference For example a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel IC before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry GMRS tuned to Channel 15 Please refer to the chart below for Canada technical specifications were met It does not guarantee that the channel frequency number compatibility certi
5. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra at hr 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 Rechargeable Battery Pack and Desktop Charger To install or replace battery pack 1 Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up 2 Pull down on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover 3 Insert lithium ion battery pack Position battery pack as shown in radio 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Remove Belt Clip Estimated operation time on full charge 12 hours Rechargeable battery packs must be recycled or disposed of properly in compliance with all applicable laws They may not be thrown in A the trash Certain states or municipalities require recycling and have established collection programs Please contact your local waste removal authority for instructions or return to Cobra for recycling Wrap battery packs carefully and mail postage prepaid to Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 USA Attn Battery Recycling Do not put battery packs into fire or expose to high heat They may explode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 1 Introduction D
6. You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert To change a call tone setting 1 Press the Mode button until the letter C and the current call tone number 01 through 10 is displayed 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 button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Roger Beep is an audible tone that your listener will hear 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 Button Rew a ay Rog 3355 L Lau To turn roger beep on or off 1 Press the Mode button until the Roger Beep icon flashes on the display 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 button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Keystroke Tones With Keystroke Tones turned on your radio will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting Mode Button Keystroke Tones On Rew a amp J fog m um DOS VL WX cress men a
7. Hi Low Button er Saver b RTI pan Hi Med Low Medium Power Icon an Hi Med Low ler Saver amp p AT ran Hi Med Low _ When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions you can switch from High to Medium to Low Power to extend battery life This feature applies to GMRS Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 only Channels 8 through 14 operate exclusively on low power To switch from high to medium to low power Press and release the HieLow button When in High Power and using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 the Hi icon will be visible in the LCD display When in Medium Power and using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 the Med icon will be visible in the LCD When in Low Power or while using channels 8 through 14 the Low icon will be visible in the display When using an external speaker microphone accessory on channels 1 7 or 15 22 your microTALK radio will only operate on medium or low power Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra s Operation h LJ EE Operation Auto Squelch Maximum Range Your microTALK radio is equipped with Auto Squelch which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain and conditions This slightly reduces the Maximum Range at which signals can be heard You can turn off auto squelch to allow all signals to be received and extend the maximum ran
8. channels During channel scan while not receiving a transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel or channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel on which during scanning you last received a transmission This will then return the radio to Standby mode Press the Mode button to proceed to set privacy code scan on the channel that was either displayed before you entered mode functions or on which during channel scanning you last received a transmission see page 20 for further details Press the Lock Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel on which during scanning you last received a transmission c e Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operation e pocco E h Privacy Code Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 104 within one channel Only one set of privacy codes CTCSS or DCS can be scanned at a time Select Channel wm 005 0 i CTCSS pem a yr KE LL uu Mode Button Z fao English 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 Press the Mode button until either th
9. in some areas For Products Purchased in the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra GMRS radios and charger 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 GMRS radios chargers 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 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 wa
10. 05 Questions 1 FRS 467 6375 Low regarding the license application should be directed to the FCC at 2 FRS 467 6625 Low 888 CALL FCC Additional information is available on the FCC s website at 3 FRS 467 6875 Low www fcc gov 4 FRS 467 7125 Low 5 11 GMRS 462 5500 High Med or Low 6 8 GMRS 462 5750 High Med or Low 7 12 GMRS 462 6000 High Med or Low This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject 8 9 GMRS 462 6250 High Med or Low to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful Ls 462 6500 Hh ed of ow pri sehen rec Dei ipee A lo els eee Highi MEGIOREON FCC Warnings Replacement or substitution of transistors regular diodes or 21 14 GMRS 462 7000 High Med or Low other parts of a unique nature with parts other than those recommended by 22 15 GMRS 462 7250 High Med or Low Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC rules or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules 3 m 2 A E Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Customer Assistance I Warranty 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 Canada If your product should require factory service please call AVS Technologies Inc at 514 683 1771 ext 2 2
11. 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display 01 through 104 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 Mode button until the CTCSS icon appears and Channel Button will then show the small numbers the small numbers flash on the display 01 N flashing and you will then be able through 38 to proceed to step 2 EN i AN CTCSS Privacy Code za If DCS is turned on at the channel selected The privacy code 00 is not a privacy code but allows all signals to be heard on a channel that is set to 00 on both the CTCSS and DCS systems Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Th iw ep To select a CTCSS privacy code m LI N 1 After selecting a channel press the 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button j A r x the display will flash the A NN to select a DCS privacy code You can hold the E CTCSS icon and OFF To switch from Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast be ell DCS to CTCSS press the Channel Up advance AERE Bunton nemen piste eu SEE 3 When your desired DCS privacy code is displayed will then show the small numbers flashing choose one Ge ent ONT and you will then be able a Press the Mode button to enter the new setting to pr
12. 64 before sending your radio For out of warranty service ship this product prepaid to AVS Technologies Inc A Division of SYNNEX Canada Limited 3300 C te Vertu Ste 310 Ville St Laurent Qu bec CANADA H4R 2B7 www cobra ca We reserve the right to repair or replace the radio with an equivalent product Please include the following information Date of Purchase Model Number Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone Number 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 some form or proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the radio 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 Cort
13. HC obra micro T ALIC A Owner s Manual For more information or to order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com TWO WAY RADIO MODEL Nothina Comes Close to a Cobra Printed in China Part No 480 631 P Version A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Introduction a 4 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 microTA radio while on the go Carrying your microTALK radio with you is easy when using the belt clip The belt clip easily attaches to your belt purse or backpack Customer Assistance For Assistance in Canada or 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 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Eastern Time Monday to Friday except holidays 514 683 1771 ext 2 264 phone Questions Faxes c
14. HieMedeLow Power 1 Rewind Icon Number In GMRS 2 Call Alert and 12 Privacy Code e Backlit VibrAlert Icon Numbers LCD Display 3 Lock Icon 13 Receive Transmit 4 Keystroke Tones Icon Button Lock Icon 14 Hi Med Low Power e Call Alert 5 DCS Icon Icons 10 selectable 6 Roger Beep Icon 15 Battery Low tones 7 VOX Icon Indicator Speaker 8 NOAA All Hazards 16 Scan Icon speaker Radio Icon 17 Power Saver Icon Microphone 9 Memory Icon 18 Channel Numbers Charge Jack 10 CTCSS Icon Roger Beep 11 Memory Location Selectable on off Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed Battery line of sight communication under ideal conditions Power Saver Keystroke Tones Selectable on off Industry Canada Notice Operation is subject to the following two conditions i Auto Squelch 1 this device may not cause interference and Maximum Range 2 this device must accept any interference including Extender interference that may cause undesired operation of e Belt Clip the device IC before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user s satisfaction Important FCC Licensing Information This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service GMRS frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission FCC license in the U S A See page 27 for licensing and other related information
15. Operation Insert Radio s For charging microTALK radio s in desktop charger 1 Insert radio s into desktop charger as shown 2 Insert round connector of 120 volt adapter into jack on back of charger 3 Plug 120 volt adapter into electrical outlet 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 battery pack is charging After the battery pack is fully charged the charge indicator light will turn off It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge battery pack Battery pack will not be damaged if it stays in the charging well longer than that and simply insert the wall adapter s round connector directly into the speaker microphone charge jack located on the top of the radio To charge a single radio you can bypass the desktop charger Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging your Cobra microTALK radio Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged Quick Start I 1 Press and hold the Power button 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 When finished talking release the Talk button and listen for a response f E
16. Press the Lock Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the memory location on which during scanning you last received a transmission To reduce the number of memory locations being scanned you may de program any unwanted locations See page 17 to de program a memory location Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 h Operation VibrAlert and Call Alert Your microTALK radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone by vibrating silently or both To change call settings 1 Press the Mode button VibrAlert Ring Rew al JJ Rog until the Call Setting icon T mens ys flashes on the display LETI The current setting 01 vibrate ring 02 vibrate only or 03 ring only is displayed Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the call setting Choose one of the following a Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode VibrAlert Only Rew alf JJ Rog emm DCS VOX WX Chores yen aa ea ri f L ae N Rewhai AS Rog DCS VOX WX A cus yen L Vom m Ll eo zi z 10 Call Tone Settings Call Tone Setting REW rn UU gem 0S VOX w D CTCSS ME D M 24 English 2
17. an be received at 514 683 5307 fax Technical Assistance English and French www cobra ca on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail For Assistance Outside Canada the U S A or in French Contact Your Local Dealer 2009 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com 1 Antenna 2 External Speaker Microphone Charge Jack 3 Backlit LCD Display 4 On Off Power Button 5 Hi Low Power Button 6 Channel Up Down Buttons 7 Mode Button 8 Lock Enter Button 9 Rewind Button 10 Speaker Microphone 11 Volume Up Down Buttons 12 Light Max Range Button 13 Talk Button 14 Call Button 15 Wrist Strap Connector 16 Belt Clip 17 Battery Compartment 18 Battery Door Latch Introduction Features Backlit LCD Display e 22 Channels 7 shared with FRS GMRS 8 4 7 FRS only 8 GMRS only 2 6 e Rewind Say Again ACE E E Digital Voice Recorder uo wok d 10 Channel NOAA ALL Hazards Radio 142 Privacy Codes 38 CTCSS 104 DCS Hands Free Rew a B SRo 7 3555 Operation VOX y e Pen e VibrAlert am mag PA Silent Paging SU Power Saver b ATX e 10 Channel Scan HiMedLow KD Memory T e Scan 1 RC Channels privacy i N codes memory 45 Selectable
18. ation if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions Mode Button Channel 0 Rew uang o ri0gJ VL Zoo WX D CTCSS MEM D TO am 46 600 h Operation To de program a memory location 1 Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select the memory location 0 through 9 If a location has been programmed before its associated channel privacy code will be shown on the display 3 Press the Lock Enter button The channel numbers will flash on the display 4 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select Channel 0 5 Choose one of the following a Press the Lock Enter button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location and return to the beginning of memory location options Press the Mode button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location and proceed to other functions on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions While de programming a memory location if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions m Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra h e pocco E
19. e 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 The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when privacy code scan is on Your radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected Your radio will remain on that channel privacy code for 10 seconds While setting privacy code scan if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions During privacy code scan 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 press the Talk button while scanning but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission you will transmit on the channel privacy code on which you last received a transmission This will then return the radio to Standby mode If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes During privacy code scan while not receiving a transmission yo
20. e will continue to transmit and play to the end then the radio will return to standby Transmission can be stopped at any time by pressing the Rew or Talk button English microTalk Range Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions Maximum Range In flat open country your radio will operate at maximum range Buildings and foliage in the path of the 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 etadi Remember you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender See page 6 for details Reduced Rai Scrolling through Mode Functions By scrolling through the Mode Functions you will be able to select or turn on off preferred features of your microTALK radio When scrolling through the Mode Functions your radio features will be displayed in the following order Mode Button Will Set CTCSS Privacy Codes v N Set DCS Privacy Codes Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel Set VOX On Off Set VOX Sensitivity Level Set Memory Locations Set Channel Scan Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan Set DCS Privacy Code Scan Set Memory Location Scan Set VibrAlert and or Call Alert Set Call Alert Tone Signal Set Roger Beep On Off Set Keys
21. econd Rewind Icon most recent and so on Play back can be stopped at Rew 28 75 Rog any time by pressing the Rew or Talk button be be E ocsvoxw TO record an outgoing message LA ors wt Check that the Rew icon is illuminated If it is not Talk Button turn on Rewind Say Again 2 While no message is being received press and hold the Hi Lo Power button until the Rew icon blinks 3 Press and hold the Talk button and begin recording your message The display will show a 20 second countdown and the Rew icon will stop blinking 4 Release the Talk button at the end of your message to end recording The Rew icon will remain illuminated If attempting a long recording two beeps will sound at the end of 20 seconds then recording will stop and the first 20 seconds of your message will be saved To review your recorded outgoing message 1 Check that the Rew icon is illuminated If it is not turn on Rewind Say Again 2 Press the Rewind button The message will play through the speaker and the display will show a 20 second countdown but the message will not be transmitted The radio will return to standby at the end of the message To send transmit your message 1 Check that the Rew icon is illuminated If the icon is not illuminated turn on Rewind Say Again 2 Press and hold the Talk button then press the Rewind button 3 Release the Talk button when you hear the beginning of the message from the speaker The messag
22. ee 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 Button ON G Channel Button NI LN e SN N XN VOX Sensitivity Level EW wen ane ty yy moss LL us To turn VOX mode on or off 1 Press the Mode 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 button to enter the selected on or off setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the selected on or off setting and return to Standby mode NY To set VOX sensitivity 1 Press the Mode button until the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed The current sensitivity level is displayed with letters LE and a Number 01 through 05 with Number 05 being the most sensitive level and Number 01 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 button to enter the selected setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 Operation e pocco E h 10 Memory Locations
23. fied product will operate to the user s satisfaction A Channel No for 22 Channel FRS GMRS Models B Channel No for 15 Channel GMRS Models For Products Used in the U S A C Type of Radio Service FCC Licensing Required D s Frequency In MHz This two way radio operates on GMRS General Mobile Radio Service E Power Output frequencies which require an FCC Federal Communications Commission license A user must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 through A B c 2 E 7 or 15 through 22 which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio 7 FRS GMRS mm High Mer iw Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels D 5 FRS GMRS 469 5875 BREMEN operation of this radio is subject to additional rules specified in 47 C F R 3 3 FRS GMRS 462 6125 High Med or Low i LN 4 4 FRS GMRS 462 6375 High Med or Low Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used 5 5 FRS GMRS 462 6625 High Med or Low for station identification when operating this radio GMRS users should also 6 6 FRS GMRS 462 6875 High Med or Low cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only avoiding channel 7 7 FRS GMRS 462 7125 High Med or Low interference with other GMRS users and being prudent with the length of FRS 467 565 ll their transmission time 9 FRS 467 5875 Low For licensing information and application forms please call the FCC 0 FRS 467 6125 Low Hotline at 800 418 FORM Request form 159 and form 6
24. ge of your radio Light Max Range 49 Lock Feature To briefly turn off auto squelch Press the Light Max Range button for less than five 5 seconds If you hear two 2 beeps you have turned the maximum range extender on see below To turn maximum range extender on Press and hold the Light Max Range button for at least five 5 seconds until you hear two 2 beeps which indicates the maximum range extender is on To turn maximum range extender off Press and release the Light Max Range button or change channels The Lock feature locks the Channel Mode HieLow and Power buttons to prevent Lock Enter Button Lock Mode Rew a AA Rog lt eam DCS VOX WX M CTCSS MEN fe English accidental operation To turn the lock feature on or off 4 Press and hold the Lock Enter button for two 2 seconds N A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request When in Lock mode the Lock icon will be displayed Speaker Microphone Charge Jack Your microTALK radio can be fitted with an external Speaker Microphone freeing your hands for other tasks This same jack also serves as the connecting point for the wall charger adapter To attach a speaker microphone tragen facis 1 Open the speaker microphone charge tab on top of your microTALK radio 2 Insert the plug into the speaker S microphone charge jack See page 5 for power ou
25. hannels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only Channels 15 4 through 22 are GMRS only See page 26 for FRS GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts Listening for a Response Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions Your microTALK radio is always in Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed To alert another person that you are calling Press and release the Call button The other person will hear a two 2 second call tone This tone is used only to establish voice communications See page 24 on how to select from 10 available call tone settings To Illuminate Display mee Press and release the Light Max Range 1 I button to illuminate the display for N cy RB 10 seconds y fa English Channels 1 through 7 are shared by FRS and GMRS Operation Time out Timer Talk Button m a The Time out Timer feature limits transmit time to three 3 continuous minutes to extend battery life and prevent accidental operation After three 3 continuous minutes of transmission the radio will stop transmitting and will require a rest period of 30 seconds During this time the display will flash on and off and an error tone will sound if the Push to Talk button is pressed Selectable HigheMediumeLow Power Output
26. land Street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A 6 If the radio is in warranty upon receipt of your radio it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately 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 F or Products Purchased Outside Canada or the U S A Please contact your local dealer for product service information English 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 Commission 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 Use of other 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 Normal Position Hold the tran
27. nglish Turning on Your microTALK Radio On Off Power Press and hold the Power button until you N hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on Your microTALK radio is now in Standby mode ready to receive transmissions The radio is always in Standby mode except when the Talk Call Mode or Power buttons are pressed Battery Low When battery power is low the Battery Low icon gj will blink Your batteries should be recharged N EF RT Hi Med N 1 Auto Battery Save reweerwempeemg Your microTALK radio has a unique circuit e p designed to extend battery life If there are NT T no transmissions for 10 seconds the radio will ie des ipi hn automatically switch to Battery Save mode and can HMI 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 1 Press and hold the Talk button f Talk Button n 2 With the microphone about 2 inches 5 cm from your mouth speak in a normal voice 3 Release the Talk button when you are wo Inches 5 cm aes from Mouth finished talking and listen for a response You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button F Both radios must be tuned to the same channel privacy code to communicate Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra a h With the radio on select any of the 22 c
28. oceed to step 2 and proceed to other functions i b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the 2 Press using the Channel Up or Channel new setting and return to Standby mode Down button to select a CTCSS privacy c Do not press an y buttons for 15 seconds code You can hold the Channel Up or Channel to enter the new setting and return to Standby Down button for fast advance mode English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 17 Operation LJ pocco Operation h NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area Mode Button m 005 062 WX D cTcss MW LU LS 6L er Saver RIXZ Channel Button fiz English To listen to All Hazards Radio channels 1 Press the Mode button until the WX All Hazards Radio icon the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel and signal strength are displayed 2 Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels 3 WX All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on Choose one of the following a Press the Mode button to proceed to other functions b Press the Lock Enter button to exit All Hazards Radio channels mode and return to Standby mode National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration Voice Activated Transmit VOX In VOX mode your microTALK radio can be used hands fr
29. ory locations and stop if an incoming transmission is detected Your radio will remain on that memory location for 10 seconds While setting memory location scan if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions f2 English During memory location scan while receiving an Incoming transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that memory location b Your radio will remain on that memory location and return to Standby mode Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning memory locations c After 10 seconds of inactivity unit starts scan again If you press the Talk button while scanning but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission you will transmit on the memory location on which during scanning you last received a transmission If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations During memory location scan while not receiving a transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or memory location on which during scanning you last received a transmission b Press the Mode button to proceed to other functions C
30. rranty 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 Canada or the U S A Please contact your local dealer for warranty information 90 Day Warranty on Cobra Lithium lon Rechargeable Battery Packs For products purchased in the U S A and Canada English
31. smitter approximately five cm two inches from your face and speak in a normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra microTALK Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VibrAlert and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios microTALK Radios e Radar Laser Detectors e Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios e Power Inverters e Trucker Nav Systems LED Lights e Jumpstarters Accessories N Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Limited One Year Warranty on Radio s amp Charger For Products Purchased in Canada Your new Cobra GMRS radios and charger are covered by a one year replacement warranty If any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within one year from the original date of purchase it will be replaced Please return the GMRS radio or charger to your dealer with original or copy of dated proof of purchase This warranty does not cover damages due to careless handling negligence accident abuse or failure to follow operating instructions Alteration of this product or defacing of the serial number cancels all obligations of this warranty This warranty gives you specified legal rights Additional warranty rights may be provided by law
32. tput settings while using speaker microphones To connect a wall charger adapter 1 Open the speaker microphone charge tab on top of your microTALK radio 2 Insert the wall charger adapter plug into the speaker microphone charge jack CHRG Rewind Say Again The Rewind Say Again feature on your microTalk radio can record incoming or outgoing calls Recorded calls will fill the memory up to its 20 second capacity As additional calls are recorded the oldest calls will be dropped from memory To save recordings turn off the Rewind Say Again feature To turn on Rewind Say Again 1 Press and hold the Rewind button until the Rew icon illuminates The feature will remain on until turned off To turn off Rewind Say Again 1 Press and hold the Rewind button until the Rew icon is no longer illuminated Ri Roi tew ad JJ Rog Recording will be ended and the most recent 20 cress mef seconds of recording will be retained in memory To record incoming transmissions 1 Turn on Rewind Say Again If Rewind Say Again is already on incoming calls will be recorded without further action on your part Rewind Button Rewind Icon Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra h Ly pocco Operation To play back an incoming transmission 1 Check that the Rew icon is illuminated If it is not turn on Rewind Say Again 2 Press the Rewind button 4 The most recent call recorded will play then s
33. troke Tones On Off Scroll through the mode functions using the Mode button Each press and release of the Mode button will advance to the next mode function Press the Talk button at any point to return the radio to Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 2 h o J j MEE y Operation introduction EEE Privacy Codes 3 When your desired CTCSS privacy code is Your microTALK radio incorporates two 2 advanced coded squelch displayed choose one of the following Systems that can help to reduce interference from other users on any a Press the Mode button to enter the new setting given channel CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System provides and proceed to other functions 38 privacy codes and DCS Digitally Coded Squelch provides 104 privacy b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the new codes This provides a total of 142 Privacy Codes Either system can setting and return to Standby mode be used on all channels but both systems cannot be used on the same c Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds channel at the same time to enter the new setting and return to Standby To successfully communicate using a privacy code both mode the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same channel and to the same privacy code system CTCSS or DCS Set DCS Privacy Codes and privacy code number Each channel will remember the last eb en To select a DCS privacy code privacy code system and number you select v N
34. u can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel privacy code on which during scanning you last received a transmission This will return the radio to Standby mode Press the Mode button to proceed to set memory location scan see page 22 for further details Press the Lock Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel privacy code on which during scanning you last received a transmission Fm e Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21 Operation e pocco E h Memory Location Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan up to 10 programmed Memory Locations If there are one or fewer memory locations programmed in your radio the scan memory locations option will not be available To program at least two 2 memory locations see program memory locations on page 14 To scan memory locations 1 Press the Mode button until the Scan icon Memory icon and the memory location number flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning memory locations The Scan icon and the Memory icon will continue E E Wu 1 Luv to be displayed when memory Rewey Sayer amp Tx location scan is on Your radio will continue Scan Hi Med Low r A to scan mem
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