Cobra Electronics MICROTALK CXR825C User's Manual
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1. To set VOX sensitivity 1 Press the Mode button until the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed Mode Button The current sensitivity level is displayed with letters LE and a Number 01 ZG VOX Sensitivity Level Ale j 05 VOX Bg VES iy through 05 with Number 05 being the LL L gp S most sensitive level and Number 01 ed being the least sensitive level ee 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting l 4 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 fiz English 10 Memory Locations 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 21 for memory location scan 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 75 Xyu S MEN 0 through 9 Tee it If a location has been programmed before its associated channel privacy Channel Button code will be shown on the display 3 Press the Lock Enter button to enter R a new memory location or edit an alr2. B Channel No for 15 Channel GMRS Models C Type of Radio Service D Frequency in MHz E Power Output A B C gt E 1 1 FRS GMRS 462 5625 High Med or Low 2 2 FRS GMRS 462 5875 High Med or Low 3 3 FRS GMRS 462 6125 High Med or Low 4 4 FRS GMRS 462 6375 High Med or Low 5 5 FRS GMRS 462 6625 High Med or Low 6 6 FRS GMRS 462 6875 High Med or Low 7 7 FRS GMRS 462 7125 High Med or Low 8 FRS 467 5625 Low 9 FRS 467 5875 Low 10 FRS 467 6125 Low 1 FRS 467 6375 Low 12 FRS 467 6625 Low 13 FRS 467 6875 Low 14 FRS 467 7125 Low 5 11 GMRS 462 5500 High Med or Low 16 8 GMRS 462 5750 High Med or Low 17 12 GMRS 462 6000 High Med or Low 18 9 GMRS 462 6250 High Med or Low 9 13 GMRS 462 6500 High Med or Low 20 10 GMRS 462 6750 High Med or Low 21 14 GMRS 462 7000 High Med or Low 22 15 GMRS 462 7250 High Med or Low f26 Engish LICENSING For Products Used in Canada Industry Canada Notice Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of 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 For Products Used in the U S A FCC Licensing Required This two way radio opera
3. 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 Channel Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels Channel Button ay LSZ 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 scan all channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected Your radio will remain on that channel for 10 seconds Wh
4. of ont products TWO WAY RADIO MODEL For Assistance Outside Canada the U S A or in French please visit our website b A Contact Your Local Dealer 2009 Cobra Electronics Corporation www cobra com par ee china 6500 West Cortland Street Version A Chicago Illinois 60707 USA A1 www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Introduction Antenna External Speaker Microphone Charge Jack Backlit LCD Display Mode Button Channel Up Down Button Hi Low Power Button Speaker Microphone On Off Power Button fao English OBYOORwW Nua CTCSS MEM ganal Power Saver W RTX Scan Hi Med Low 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Product Features Lock Enter Button Volume Up Down Button Light Max Range Button Talk Button Call Button Wrist Strap Connector Belt Clip Battery Compartment Battery Door Latch Product Features Introduction Features Backlit LCD Display e 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS GMRS seven FRS only eight K io g gt GMRS only wo a OAIE E 10 Channel NOAA ALL Hazards Radio 142 Privacy Codes 38 CTCSS codes 104 DCS codes e Hands Free Operation VOX e VibrAlert Silent Paging 10 Channel Memory J sm a D Xo Strength Meter 44 na e Scan Channels privacy aT a A 5 Rog Lae DCS VOX Wx DE CTCSS MEM Pa Power Saver _ RIX az a sal Hi me Low 1 Signal Streng
5. 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 or 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 Canada or the U S A Please contact your local dealer for warranty information 90 Day Warranty on Cobra Lithium lon Rechargeable Batteries For products purchased in the U S A and Canada Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Introduction Caring for Your microTALK Radio Yo
6. 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 To Illuminate Display Press and release the Light Max Range button to illuminate the display for ie seconds Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 peration Auto Squelch Maximum Range Speaker Microphone Charge Jack Your microTALK radio is equipped with Auto Squelch which Your microTALK radio can be fitted with an external Speaker Microphone automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise freeing your hands for other tasks This same jack also serves as the due to terrain and conditions This slightly reduces the Maximum connecting point for the wall charger adapter Range at which signals can be heard eee To attach a speaker microphone You can turn off auto squelch to allow all signals to be cen a 1 Open the speaker microphone charge received and extend the maximum range of your radio tab on top of your microTALK radio eee To briefly turn off auto squelch j 2 Insert the plug into the speaker S R Press the Light Max Range button i microphone charge jack f or less than five seconds 0 connect a wall charger adapter N If you hear two beeps you have turned 1 Open the speaker microphone charge the maximum range extender on see below 2 A ur a teum Jaa ia a dn on sii into the speaker microphone charge jack Press and hold the Li
7. Life Easier and Safer C b e Introduction u O T Pe Staying in touch with your family and friends is micro l i convenient and easy when using your microTALK mi cro ALK radio Some of the many uses you will discover include P Communicating with others while hiking biking and working r Owner s Manual 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 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 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 can be received at 514 683 5307 fax Technical Assistance English and French www cobra ca on line Frequently Asked Questions For more information or to English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail Order any
8. Remember you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender See page 6 for details fe English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Mode Functions Operation 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 HM Set CTCSS Privacy Codes VAN 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 Keystroke 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 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 104 privacy codes This provides a total of 142 Privacy Codes Either system can be used on all channels but both systems
9. 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ry Safety and Trademark Customer Assistance Product Service If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product or if you are missing parts 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 2 264 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 For warranty repair include some form or proof of purchase such as a mechan
10. cannot be used on the same channel at the same time To successfully communicate using a privacy code both 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 privacy code system and number you select 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 English Operation Set CTCSS Privacy Codes To select a CTCSS privacy code 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display 01 through 38 NOTE 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 EE display is flashing OFF The display yA 4 will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2 Mode Button suet XQ Channel Button 2 Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a CTCSS privacy code You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance 3 When your desired CTCSS privacy code is displayed 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
11. ctor 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 transmitter 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 Radar Laser Detectors e Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios e Marine Chartplotters e Power Inverters Accessories Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
12. eady programmed memory location The channel Lock Enter Button numbers will flash on the display aS a 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fia peration Mode Functions es Operation fia Engish 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 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 a 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 functio
13. 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 2 Mode Functions Operation Set DCS Privacy Codes To select a DCS privacy code 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode 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 4 K Wy Channel Button Le fio Engish button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display 01 through 104 NOTE 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 2 Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a DCS privacy code You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance 3 When your desired DCS privacy code is displayed 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 Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and
14. ess and hold the Power button until you 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 2 When battery power is low the Battery Low icon will blink Your batteries should be recharged Auto Battery Save Your microTALK radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life If there are no transmissions for 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 1 Press and hold the Talk button 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 finished talking and listen for a response You cannot receive incoming calls while J pressing the Talk button Both radios must be tuned to the same channel privacy code to communicate Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Your Radio Operation Channel Button LSA Channel Number Listening P NY fa English Channels With the radio on select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button Both radios must be tuned to the same channe
15. ght Max Range button or at least five seconds until you hear Signal Strength Signal Strength Meter Your microTALK radio has a Signal Strength range extender is on Meter that shows the strength of your incoming Tot tender off and outgoing transmissions The ascending bars 0 turn maximum range extender ot 1 next to the signal strength indicate the strength Press and release the Light Max Range of the signal The greater the number of bars button or change channels visible the stronger the signal The fewer number of bars visible the weaker the signal two beeps which indicates the maximum Lock Feature The Lock feature locks the Channel Mode HieLow and Power microTALK Range P buttons to prevent accidental operation Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions To turn the lock feature on or off pee n flat open country your radio will Press and hold the Lock Enter button for operate at maximum range two seconds Buildings and foliage in the path of the G A double beep sound is used to confirm your signal can reduce the range of the radio lock on or off request When in Lock mode Dense foliage and hilly terrain will Lock Mode the Lock icon will be displayed further reduce the range of the radio On FRS channels 8 through 14 your radio automatically switches to low power which 1 will limit the range the radio can communicate Lock Enter Button Reduced Range Reduced Range
16. ical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned Send the entire product 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 Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 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 If the radio is in warranty upon receipt of your radio it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model ease allow approximately three to four weeks before contacting Cobra for atus If the radio is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent forming you of the repair charge or replacement charge If you have any uestions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance or Products Purchased Outside Canada or the U S A ease contact your local dealer for product service information A won a O u D uns 3 English Customer Assistance 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 fa
17. ile 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Mode Functions peration During channel scan while receiving an incoming transmission Privacy Code Scan you can choose from the following Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on Codes either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 104 that channel Your radio will remain on that channel within one channel Only one set of privacy codes CTCSS and return to Standby mode or DCS can be scanned at a time b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to To scan privacy codes 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 scanning 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 du
18. l to communicate Channels 1 through 7 are shared by FRS and GMRS Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only Channels 15 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 Call Button To alert another person that you are calling Press and release the Call button The other person will hear a two 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 Hi Low Button SY Hi Power Icon an Hi Med Lo s Medium Power Icon ban Hi Med Low Ssen li Med Low le Operation Selectable High MediumeLow Power Output 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
19. lish Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra H Mode Functions Operation Memory Location Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan up to 10 programmed Memory Locations 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 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 the channel privacy code on which during scanning you last received a transmission This will return the radio to Standby mode b Press the Mode button to proceed to set memory location scan see page 21 for further details c Press the Lock Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you e
20. mation 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 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
21. ng 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 Sid 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 h General Specifications Customer Assistance General Specifications i FRS GMRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility Important Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency For example a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel GMRS tuned to Channel 15 Please refer to the chart below for channel frequency number compatibility A Channel No for 22 Channel FRS GMRS Models
22. nnel 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 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 16 to de program a memory location f2 English Mode Button i a DN To change call settings 1 Press the Mode button until the Call Setting icon flashes on the display The current setting 01 vibrate ring 02 vibrate only or 03 ring only is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up
23. ns Press the Talk button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected oa 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 Channel Button 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 A memory location can be reprogrammed at any time it is displayed Press the Lock Enter button to begin While recalling a stored 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 Mode Functions Operation Mode Button X y Channel Button peere i Lock Enter Button Za fie Engish 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
24. ntered mode functions or the channel privacy code on which during scanning you last received a transmission f20 Engish 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 memory locations see program memory locations on page 13 Channel Button cy SS v 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 Sean icon and the Memory icon will continue to be displayed when memory location scan is on Your radio will continue to scan memory 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra H Mode Functions Operation During memory location scan while receiving an Incoming VibrAlert and Call Alert 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 Cha
25. o 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 Insert Radio s 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 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 Note To charge a single radio you can bypass the desktop charger and simply insert the wall adapter s round connector directly into the speaker microphone charge jack located on the top of the radio 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 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 f2 English On Off Power Net 7 Aida N Battery Save Mode lg 7 Power Saver 7 Talk Button 2 Inches 5 cm from Mouth J Turning on Your microTALK Radio Pr
26. or Channel Down button to change the call setting 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other f neti ns Your microTALK radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone by vibrating silently or both VibrAlert Ring b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 Operation 10 Call Tone Settings You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert Call Tone Setting ll JJ NOg 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 vi 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 Ta Ik button This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak Mode Button 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 setti
27. return to Standby mode o 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 14 Mode Functions Operation 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 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 Channel Button to other functions b Press the Lock Enter button to enter LA the selected on or off setting and return Boa A 3 to Standby mode
28. ring 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 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 The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when privacy code scan is on Your radio will scanning you last received a transmission This will then Channel Button continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an return the radio to Standby mode incoming transmission is detected Your radio b Press the Mode button to proceed to set privacy EE will remain on that channel privacy code for code scan on the channel that was either displayed before GL 10 seconds you entered mode functions or on which during channel While setting privacy code scan if you do not scanning you last received a transmission see page 19 press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio for further details will automatically return to Standby mode on c Press the Lock Enter button to return to Standby mode the channel privacy code that was displayed on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you before you entered mode functions entered mode functions or the channel on which during scanning you last received a transmission fis Eng
29. tes on GMRS General Mobile Radio Service frequencies which require an FCC Federal Communications Commission license A user must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 through 7 or 15 through 22 which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels operation of this radio is subject to additional rules specified in 47 C F R Part 95 Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station identification when operating this radio GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users and being prudent with the length of their transmission time 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 FCC Additional information is available on the FCC s website at www fcc gov This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Warnings Replacement or substitution of transistors regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature with parts other than those recommended by Cobra may cause
30. th Meter Icon 9 Memory Icon codes memory 2 Call Alert and 10 CTCSS Icon Selectable VibrAlert Icon 11 Memory Location Number HieMedeLow Power 3 Lock Icon 12 Privacy Code Numbers In GMRS 4 Keystroke Tones Icon 13 Receive Transmit Icon Backlit 5 DCS Icon 14 Hi Med Low Power Icons LCD Display 6 Roger Beep Icon 15 Battery Low Indicator e Button Lock 7 VOX Icon 16 Scan Icon 8 NOAA All Hazards 17 Power Saver Icon e Call Alert Radio Icon 18 Channel Numbers 10 selectable tones Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed Speaker line of sight communication under ideal conditions Microphone Charge Jack Roger Beep Industry Canada Notice Selectable on off Operation is subject to the following two conditions 5 Battery 1 this device may not cause interference and a 2 this device must accept any interference including Power Saver interference that may cause undesired operation of the e Keystroke Tones device Selectable on off IC before the equipment certification number signifies Auto Squelch that me Industry Canada technical specications mo i met It does not guarantee that the certified product wil i oo Range operate to the user s satisfaction Belt Clip 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 infor
31. ur 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 up 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 Cli m 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 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 ag Using Your Radio Introduction D Operation For charging microTALK radio s in desktop charger 1 Insert radi
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