Cobra Electronics LI 4900WXC Owner's Manual
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1. 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 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 Yel a Rog ww y DCS VOX WX crass YEM ER ta Yom om Wf 1 VibrAlert Only Yika NA 5 Rog bar way DCS VOX WX al eras YEMI Ja lw eE 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 Press the Channel Up or a transmission a i Channel Down button to If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your radio change the call setting will automatically resume scanning memory locations Choose one of the following During memory location scan while not receiving a a Press the Mode button an hs yu transmission you can choose from the following to enter the new setting ia h UIE a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the and proceed to other functions channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the mode functions or memory location on which during j new setting and return to Standby mode scan2. LI4900WXC_EN qxp 9512 PR 900 2 X P HC obra microrALK 12 1 06 Owner s Manual TWO WAY RADIO MODEL LI 4900 WXC Nothing Comes Close to a Cob Printed in Thi Part No 480 3 Version A jailand 338 P 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 recei
3. charger il X 1 Insert radio s into desktop charger as shown 1 2 Insert round connector of 120 volt adapter vy into jack on back of charger WY D 3 Plug 120 volt adapter into electrical outlet SS 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 oD 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 On Off Power Battery Low vee Hi Battery Save Mode P T lt Power Saver 7 dear HS Talk Button 2 Inches 5 cm from Mouth Operati
4. r 6 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 and flashing 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 ap L149 00WX qxp Operation Mode Button Memory Icon DCS VUR V NIK CTCSS MEM I L sot 7 i Lock Enter Button i6 11 21 2006 2 19 PM Page 16 Vviogde 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 Choos
5. LI4900WX qxp 11 21 2006 2 19 PM Page 18 la h Operation be g i introduction EEEN gt During channel scan while receiving an incoming transmission Privacy Code Scan 7 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 83 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 Select Channel 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 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 During channel scan while not receiving a transmission Eee aca 3 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down you can choose
6. Mode Button Roger Beep On Yal a a Rog Fog i pe ee ell eee la l onf a 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 Press the Lock Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode 5 e EE E h Keystroke Tones With Keystroke Tones turned on your radio will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting Mode Button PER R Yal a B49 fog a we US VOX Wx pur CTCSS MEM 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 LI4900WX qxp 11 21 2006 2 19 PM Page 26 Operation Customer Assistance General Specifications LICENSING FRS GMRS Frequency For Products Used in Canada Allocation and Compatibility Industry Canada Notice 7 oe Ope
7. DCS Privacy Codes NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels 7 You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area 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 2 Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down to Standby mode button to select a DCS privacy code You can hold the Up or 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 To select a DCS privacy code 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode button until the DCS icon appears and the Mode Button small numbers flash on the display 01 through 83 NOTE If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected the display
8. Number 01 through 05 with Number 05 being the most sensitive level and Number 01 being the least sensitive level 1 The current sensitivity level is displayed 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 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 6 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 anew 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 wp LI4900WX qxp 11 21 2006 2 19 PM Page 14 AN Mode j h O
9. may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC tules or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules N N 15 GMRS 462 7250 High or Low E N Ny L149 00WX qxp 11 21 2006 2 19 PM Page 28 lan D e Customer Ashi nce 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 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
10. 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 S A Please contact your local dealer for product service information won A a a 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 exc
11. the maximum range Your microTALK radio has a Signal Strength extender is on Meter that shows the strength of your incoming Tot tender off and outgoing transmissions The ascending bars CUm MaxImUM Tango exenter or 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 Lock Feature The Lock feature locks the Channel Mode HieLow and Power microTALK Range e buttons to prevent accidental operation Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions ae To turn the lock feature on or off Maximum Range In 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 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 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 will limit the range the radio can communicate CTCSS MEM Remember you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender See page 6 for details fl LI4900WX qxp 11 21 2006 2 19 PM Page 8 a Opera
12. 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 according to polarity markings Insert Battery Pack 4 Replace battery compartment cover p and belt clip Estimated operation time on full charge 10 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 4 L149 00WX qxp 11 21 2006 2 19 PM Page 2 D Introduction p Insert Radio s For charging microTALK radio s in desktop
13. Range button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds LI4900WX qxp 11 21 2006 2 19 PM Page 6 AN h Operation be g uai introduction EEE gt 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 You can turn off auto squelch to allow all signals to be meee To attach a speaker microphone Sie OLE 1 Open the speaker microphone charge received and extend the maximum range of your radio tab on top of your microTALK radio ce To briefly turn off auto squelch 2 Insert the plug into the speaker oy _ microphone charge jack He eee Max Pange putea To 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 tab on top of your microTALK radio f 4 2 Insert the wall charger adapter plug To turn maximum range extender on Press and hold the Light Max Range bittor into the speaker microphone charge jack for at least five seconds until you Hear Signal Strength Signal Strength Meter two beeps which indicates
14. arranty on Radio s amp Charger 5 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 shipping charges required t
15. e 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 o h 5 J ponco Operation Channel Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels 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 Mode Button eee e 3 A qe saypr N ar Scan Hi Low 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 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
16. e 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 al the CTCSS and DCS systems 6 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 Up or 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 i LI4900WX qxp 11 21 2006 2 19 PM Page 10 AN h z J ponco Operation Set
17. eed 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 e microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors e Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems e Handheld GPS Receivers e Mobile GPS Navigation Systems e HighGear Accessories e CobraMarine VHF Radios e Marine Chartplotters Power Inverters Accessories Nothing comes close to a Cobra 6
18. els 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 Pr Saver W RT pan Hi Low Low Power Icon Light Max Range ie Operation Selectable High eLow Power Output When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions you can switch from High 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 toggle between high and low power Press and release the HieLow button When using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 on high power the Hi icon will be visible on the display When using those channels on low power and on Channels 8 through 14 the Low icon will be visible on the display To Illuminate Display Press and release the Light Max
19. from the following wt hrs yu button to begin scanning privacy codes a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the Lb z i within the channel you selected channel or channel privacy code that was displayed before pees hn The Sean icon will continue to be displayed you entered mode functions or the channel on which during when privacy code scan is on Your radio will scanning you last received a transmission This will then 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 EES will remain on that channel privacy code for code scan on the channel that was either displayed before YZ 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 the channel privacy code that was displayed c Press the Lock Enter button to return to Standby mode before you entered mode functions 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 IN oO LI4900WX qxp 11 21 2006 2 19 PM Page 20 AN h o J _ Operation introduction EEE During privacy code scan while receiving a
20. gnal Strength Meter Icon Memory Location Number codes memory 2 Call Alert and VibrAlert Icon be Privacy Code Numbers e Selectable 3 Lock Icon 12 Receive Transmit Icon HieLow Power 4 Keystroke Tones Icon 13 Hi Low Power Icons In GMRS 5 DCS Icon 14 Battery Low Indicator e Backlit 6 Roger Beep Icon 15 Scan Icon LCD Display 7 VOX Icon 16 Power Saver Icon e Button Lock 4 pelea 17 Channel Numbers e Call Alert a Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line of sight communication under ideal conditions e Speaker Microphone Charge Jack ea nal industry Canada Notice e Roger Beep Operation is subject to the following two conditions Selectable on off 1 this device may not cause interference and Battery 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 that the Industry Canada technical specifications were s Auto Squelch met It does not guarantee that the certified product will Maximum Range operate to the user s satisfaction Extender Important FCC Licensing Information e Belt Clip 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 gl Warrant Warranty Limited One Year W
21. n incoming Memory Location Scan 7 transmission you can choose from the following Your microTALK radio can automatically scan up to a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on 10 programmed Memory Locations that channel privacy code Your radio will remain on that channel privacy code and return to Standby mode If there are one or fewer memory locations programmed in your radio the scan memory b Press the Channel Up or hannel Down button to locations option will not be available To program resume scanning privacy gages at least two memory locations see program If you press the Talk button while scanning but more than memory locations on page 13 10 seconds after receiving a transmission you will transmit on the channel privacy code on which you last received a Mode Button To scan memory locations transmission This will then return the radio to Standby mode IL 1 Press the Mode button until the Scan icon If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your Memory icon and the memory location radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes o WAN number flash on the display During privacy code scan while not receiving a transmission neeem 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down you can choose from the following button to begin scanning memory locations a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on The Scan icon and the Memory icon will t the channel privacy code that was displayed before you g
22. ning 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 You 348 J Rog bar wy DCS VOX WX i on L149 00WX qxp Operation 11 21 2006 2 19 PM Page 24 10 Call Tone Settings You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert Mode Button Call Tone Setting call I UY seme 0S vox w D CTCSS ME D Pita a 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
23. o 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 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 LI4900WX qxp 11 21 2094 2 19 PM Page 1 Introduction p Caring for Your microTALK Radio Your microTALK radio
24. on Turning on Your microTALK Radio J Press 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 or Power buttons are pressed Battery Low 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 i 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 pressing the Talk button Both radios must be tuned to the same channel privacy code to communicate L149 00WX qxp 11 21 2006 2 19 PM Page 4 h Channel Number 352 Listening 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 Chann
25. peration j Operation Mode Button To recall a stored memory channel location 6 Choose one of the following ah 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 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 b 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 Memory Icon Dus VOR V NIK CTCSS MEM parm ia pol Dt ms
26. ration is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device Important Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency interference including interference that may cause undesired For example a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be operation of the device tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel Here p45 PANE GMRS tuned to Channel 15 Please refer to the chart below for IC before the equipment certification number signifies that the channel frequency number compatibility Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not A Channel No for 22 Channel FRS GMRS Models guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user s B Channel No for 15 Channel GMRS Models satisfaction apelin era For Products Used in the U S A E Power Output FCC Licensing Required This two way radio operates on GMRS General Mobile Radio Service frequencies which require an FCC Federal Communications gt is ie o m 1 1 FRS GMRS 462 5625 High or Low Commission license A user must be licensed prior to operating on 2 2 FRS GMRS 462 5875 High or Low channels 1 through 7 or 15 through 22 which comprise the GMRS 3 3 FRS GMRS 462 6125 High or Low channels of this radio Serious penalties could result for unlicensed 4 A FRS GMRS 462 6375 High or Low use of GMRS channel
27. s operation of this radio is subject to additional 5 5 FRS GMRS 462 6625 High or Low rules specified in 47 C F R Part 95 6 6 FRS GMRS 462 6875 High or Low Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be 7 7 FRS GMRS 462 7125 High or Low used for station identification when operating this radio GMRS users 8 FRS 467 5625 Low should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only 9 FRS 467 5875 Low avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users and being 10 FRS 467 6125 Ton prudent with the length of their transmission time i FRS 467 6375 Low For licensing information and application forms please call the FCC 12 FRS 467 6625 Low Hotline at 800 418 FORM Request form 159 and form 605 13 FRS 467 6875 Low Questions regarding the license application should be directed to the 14 FRS 467 7125 Low FCC at 888 CALL FCC Additional information is available on the FCC s 15 11 GMRS 462 5500 High or Low website at www fcc gov 16 8 GMRS 462 5750 High or Low 17 12 GMRS 462 6000 High or Low This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject a GMRS 4626250 High or Low e a earl ee aay 19 13 GMRS 462 6500 High or Low including interference that may cause undesired operation 20 10 GMRS 462 6750 High or Low FCC Warnings Replacement or substitution of transistors regular diodes or 21 14 GMRS 462 7000 High or Low other parts of a unique nature with parts other than those recommended by Cobra
28. tion Scrolling through Mode Functions h Operation Set CTCSS Privacy Codes 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 E Set CTCSS Privacy Codes y Set DCS Privacy Codes CTCSS Privacy Code 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 Mode Button 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 th
29. ved 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 2007 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street A Chicago Illinois 60707 USA A1 www cobra com L149 00WX qxp 11 21 2006 2 19 PM Page A2 Introduction g Yal 4 A A Rog ey osvo pa Pa a Ce sha Power Saver W RTX Scan Hi Low Antenna 9 Lock Enter Button LA 2 External Speaker 10 Volume Up Down Button Microphone Charge Jack 11 Light Max Range Button 3 Backlit LCD Display 12 Talk Button 4 Mode Button 13 Call Button 5 Channel Up Down Button 14 Wrist Strap Connector 6 Hi Low Power Button 15 Belt Clip 7 Speaker Microphone 16 Battery Compartment 8 On Off Power Button 17 Battery Door Latch as Prod Introduction Features Backlit LCD Display e 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS GMRS seven e TO FRS only eight GMRS only 4 10 Channel NOAA All e Hazards Radio e 121 Privacy Codes 38 CTCSS codes 83 DCS codes e Hands Free Yal EE oe we DCS VOX WX tot D Operation VOX Tam om SL e VibrAlert Power Saver a Silent Paging D P Ta 40 Channel Seer Low Memory e Signal Strength Meter om T ee Channel privacy 1 Si
30. wen sapr E 1 continue to be displayed when memory entered mode functions or the channel privacy code on Santi i J location scan is on Your radio will continue which during scanning you last received a transmission to scan memory locations and stop if an This will return the radio to Standby mode lt incoming transmission is detected Your 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 entered mode functions or the channel privacy code on which during scanning you last received a transmission cere radio will remain on that memory location fy 3 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 Ea N x LI4900WX qxp 11 21 2006 2 19 PM Page 22 AN h Operation gt g j introduction EEE gt During memory location scan while receiving an Incoming VibrAlert and Call Alert transmission you can choose from the following Your microTALK radio can alert you to incoming signals by a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that sounding an audible call tone by vibrating silently or both memory location Mode Button To change call settings VibrAlert Ring
31. 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 National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Adminstration ah o L149 00WX qxp Operation 11 21 2006 2 19 PM Page 12 Voice Activated Transmit VOX n J ponco Operation 10 Memory Locations h In VOX mode your microTALK radio can be used hands free automatically tran sensitivity level to smitting when you speak You can set the VOX fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise Mode Button os vOxx cr sd iM g ier pag 5 b a FO Channel Buttons Sere KESZ i2 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 To set VOX sensitivity 1 Press the Mode button until the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed with letters LE and a
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