Cobra Electronics LI 6500WXC Owner's Manual
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1. Insert radio s into desktop charger as shown 2 Insert round connector of 120 volt adapter into jack on back of charger amp U 3 Plug 120 volt adapter into electrical outlet igus a Bx 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 D Operation On Off Power Turning on Your microTALK Radio pum J Press and hold the Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on Your microTALK r2. 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 lode EIC Channel 0 zL H nog ak tes VOX WX j CTCSS MEM n 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
3. Press the Lock Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Operation 10 Call Tone Settings You can choose fr a unique call alert Mode Button LS Call Tone Setting s UU kum DCS VOX WX j CTCSS ME Mtr Eu D MI om 10 different call tone settings to transmit 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 Roger Beep On Yul 4 877 Rog lt um ves vik wx A oos mem Lu en c cc Channel Buttons 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
4. Press the Lock Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode h ME EE Operation Keystroke Tones With Keystroke Tones turned on your radio will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a Setting Mode 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 Keystroke Tones Press the Channel Up or Channel Down Yl 2823 fo button to turn keystroke tones on or off Aus 3 Choose one of the following anf 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 Channel Buttons Operation General Specifications FRS GMRS Frequency Allocation and Compati 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 B Channel No for 15 Channel GMRS Models C Type of Radio Service D Frequency in MHz E Power Output gt w s m 1 1 FRS GMRS 462 5625 High Med or Low 2 2 FRS GMRS 4
5. 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 mechanical 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 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 For Products Purchased Outside Canada or the U
6. 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 Adminstration 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 Mode Button To turn VOX mode on or off N 1 Press the Mode button until the V0X icon flashes on the display The current on or off setting is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down VOX Icon TT button to turn VOX on or off K En 6 23 isu 3 Choose one of the following Da E E 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 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
7. off Auto Squelch Maximum Range Extender Belt Clip D e e pyon N gt s Backlit LCD Display 2OOG Yanl a Rog E lt cwm DCSVOXWX C CG cress mew je y n g k k ZI RIX Scan ue Low d d Signal Strength Meter Icon 9 Memory Icon Call Alert and 10 CTCSS Icon VibrAlert Icon 11 Memory Location Number Lock Icon 12 Privacy Code Numbers Keystroke Tones Icon 13 Receive Transmit Icon DCS Icon 14 Hi Med Low Power Icons Roger Beep Icon 15 Battery Low Indicator VOX Icon 16 Scan Icon NOAA All Hazards 17 Power Saver Icon Radio Icon 18 Channel Numbers Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line of sight communication under ideal conditions 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 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 15 for licensing and other related information Introduction
8. 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 K 3 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down T Tu button to begin scanning privacy codes g within the channel you selected Select Channel w mp Cso CTCSS E lode Button LL o Sap g i ruas n The Scan icon will continue to be displayed Scan Hi Med Low s I when privacy code scan is on Your radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected Your radio rey will remain on that channel privacy code for Z i 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 Operation 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
9. scanning memory locations 11 The Scan icon and the Memory icon will muss amp 5 fn continue to be displayed when memory Scan i Med Low JI ocation scan is on Your radio will continue to scan memory locations and stop if an incoming transmission is detected Your re 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 N a Operation 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 o
10. 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 fo
11. 6 for details 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 Wl Set CTCSS Privacy Codes 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 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 To successfully communicate using a privacy code both the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same channel and t
12. 62 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 11 FRS 467 6375 Low 12 FRS 467 6625 Low 13 FRS 467 6875 Low 14 FRS 467 7125 Low 15 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 19 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 oD Ll Customer Rance IMPORTANT NOTICE FCC LICENSE REQUIRED his two way radio operates 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 on high power or 15 hrough 22 which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio Serious 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 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 GM
13. RS 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 he 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 Channel 1 through 7 on low power and channels 8 through 14 comprise the FRS Family Radio Service No license is required to operate on the FRS Safety Information for microTALK Radios Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter When the talk button is pushed it sends out radio frequency RF signals he device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50 In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commissions FCC adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices Important FCC RF Exposure Requirements For body worn operation this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra accessories supplied or designated for this product 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 2 inches from your face and speak in a
14. S A Please contact your local dealer for product service information _ won A a a Safety and Trademark l 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 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 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
15. S Cobra mictroTALIC Owner s Manual TWO WAY RADIO MODEL Printed in China Part No 480 340 P Version A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Introduction a E Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK radio Some of the many uses you will discover include Communicating with others while hiking biking and working keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event checking with travel companions in another car talking with neighbors arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall Secure your microTALK 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 Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer 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 can be received at 514 683 5307 fax Technical Assistance English a
16. a E 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 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 Clip cx Estimated operation time on full charge 12 hours A 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 A Introduction u Insert Radio s For charging microTALK radio s in desktop if charger l 1
17. 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 c h s EE Operation Channel Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels Mode Button 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 Scan Hi m jd 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 71 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 Operation 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 y
18. adio 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 Battery Low When battery power is low the Battery Low i 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 2 Inches 5 cm from Mouth 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 Both radios must be tuned to the same channel privacy code to communicate 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 channel 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 Liste
19. arge 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 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
20. change the setting 4 9 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 h ME nn E 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 Mode Button To program a memory location N 1 Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location flash on the display Memory Icon 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down d Los US Mt button to select the memory location 34 MEM 0 through 9 l k LC 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 ode Operation 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 Press the L
21. harge 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 ete To attach a speaker microphone Gite ack 1 Open the speaker microphone charge tab on top of your microTALK radio microphone charge jack 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 Signal Strength Signal Strength Meter Your microTALK radio has a Signal Strength Meter that shows the strength of your incoming and outgoing transmissions The ascending bars next to the signal strength indicate the strength of the signal The greater the number of bars visible the stronger the signal The fewer number of bars visible the weaker the signal 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 Remember you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender See page
22. n the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or memory location on which during scanning you last received a transmission Press the Mode button to proceed to other functions 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 o c h ME pooo 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 Mode Button 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 Press the Channel Up 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 VibrAlert Ring Yu ani J Rog L 1 er DCS VOX WX CTORS EM NCTOPS J VibrAlert Only Yi tx 72 Rog i X DCS VOX WX p ahrs YEMI Lites Yeu 348 J Rog wa xw DES VOX WX eras EM 838 and proceed to other functions b
23. nd 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 2007 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Z Chicago Illinois 60707 USA A1 www cobra com Introduction a g Antenna External Speaker Microphone Charge Jack Backlit LCD Display Mode Button Hi Low Power Button Speaker Microphone On Off Power Button a 2 Rog Des vox x f css mew l of 388 Power Saver V P ATX Scan Hi Med Low 10 11 12 13 Channel Up Down Buttons 14 15 16 17 Lock Enter Button Volume Up Down Buttons Light Max Range Button Talk Button Call Button Wrist Strap Connector Belt Clip Battery Compartment Battery Door Latch Introduction a E Features 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS GMRS seven FRS only eight GMRS only 10 Channel NOAA ALL Hazards Radio 121 Privacy Codes 38 CTCSS codes 83 DCS codes Hands Free Operation VOX VibrAlert Silent Paging 10 Channel Memory Signal Strength Meter Scan Channel privacy codes memory e Selectable HieMedeLow Power In GMRS Backlit LCD Display Button Lock Call Alert 10 selectable tones Speaker Microphone Charge Jack Roger Beep Selectable on off Battery Power Saver Keystroke Tones Selectable on
24. ng a channel press the Mode button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display 01 through 83 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 c Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode h s EE Operation NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA AII Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area Mode Button 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
25. ning 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 Call Button f To alert another person that you are calling O Press and release the Call button ZS 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 er Saver _ P AT pan Hi Med Low Aw Medium Power Icon Er Saver amp T RT pan Hi Med Low Pr Saver amp 7 RT pan Hi Med Low Light Max Range He Selectable High MediumeLow Power Output A 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 To Illumina
26. normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away 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 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 oD e Customer Aslffbince 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 2100 Trans Canada Hwy S Montreal Quebec H9P 2N4 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
27. o 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 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 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 CTCSS privacy code You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance 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 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 M l cress y yet L B3s nual at To select a DCS privacy code 1 After selecti
28. ock 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 83 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 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 c Channel Buttons r 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
29. ou 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 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 19 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 h s EE Operation Privacy Code Scan 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 To scan privacy codes 1 While in Standby mode press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to choose the channel
30. products includes CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors e Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Handheld GPS Receivers Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios Marine Chartplotters Power Inverters e Accessories 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 ch
31. te Display Press and release the Light Max Range button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds 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 range of your radio ieee To briefly turn off auto squelch Z H Press the Light Max Range button N for less than five seconds If you hear two 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 seconds until you hear two 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 Lock Feature The Lock feature locks the Channel Mode HieLow and Power buttons to prevent accidental operation To turn the lock feature on or off Press and hold the Lock Enter button for two seconds Q A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request When in Lock mode the Lock icon will be displayed Lock Enter Button Yal 4 AA Rog m wm DCS VOX WX CTCSS MEM h EE Operation Speaker Microphone C
32. 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 Press the Mode button to proceed to set memory location scan see page 21 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 c e h EE Operation 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 memory locations see program memory locations on page 13 Mode Button To scan memory locations N 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
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