Cobra CXT425
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1. 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 interfer ence 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 tules or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules Product Service Questions If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product or if you need to order replacement parts Please call Cobra first DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE See customer assistance on page A1 For Products Purchased in the U S A If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your radio This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned 1 For warranty repair include a copy of the original sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a detailed description of the problem along with the name and address of where the product is to be2. Introduction Tob a Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK 4 micro 7 ALK 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 Cal A Owner s Manual 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 the U S A In this user s manual you should find all the information you need to operate your microTALK radio If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day seven 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 5 30 773 889 3087 phone Questions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail For Assistance Outside the U S A Contact Your Local Dealer For more information or to TWO WAY RADIO MODEL
3. Selectable HigheLow 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 the Enter HieLow button for two seconds 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 Range button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds 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 Call tone This tone is used only to establish voice communications See page 19 on how to select from 10 available call tone settings 4 Operation Light Max Range To briefly turn off auto squelch Press the Light Max Range button for less than five seconds If you hear two beeps you have turned the maximum range extende
4. you last received a transmission To reduce the number of memory locations being scanned you may de program any unwanted locations See page 14 to de program a memory location 10 Call Tone Settings You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert tee tone setting 1 Press the Mode button until the letter C and mode the current call tone number 01 through 10 seek 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 Lock button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode 0 Call Tone Setting IEJ OY J VOX VV CTCSS Mem Rag Vm bf 8 i Channel Buttons T DCS Scan 4 Operation 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 r General Specifications FRS GMRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility To turn roger beep on or off Important Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels m k may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency m de 1 Press the Mode button until the Roger Beep For example
5. 10 Memory Location Number 10 selectable tones 11 Privacy Code Numbers 12 Hi Low Power Icons Hl 13 Receive Transmit Icons Icrophone 14 Battery Low Indicator Charge Jack 15 Power Saver Icon Roger Beep 16 Channel Numbers Selectable on off Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line of sight communication under ideal conditions e Battery Power Saver Keystroke Tones Selectable on off e Auto Squelch Important FCC Licensing Information This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Ser vice GMRS frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission FCC license See page 22 for licensing and other related information e Maximum Range Extender Belt Clip Safety and Trademark 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 sup
6. a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be tock icon flashes on the display The current on tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel or off setting is displayed GMRS tuned to Channel 15 Please refer to the chart below for Roger Beep On 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button channel frequency number compatibility to select roger beep on or off A Channel No for 22 Channel FRS GMRS Models ot B Channel No for 15 Channel GMRS Models 3 Choose one of the following C Type of Radio Service a Press the Mode Lock button to enter D Frequency in MHz the new setting and proceed to other E Power Output functions A B c D E b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode 1 1 FRS GMRS 462 5625 High Med or Low 2 2 FRS GMRS 462 5875 High Med or Low Keystroke T 3 3 FRS GMRS 462 6125 High Med or Low eystroKe Tones 4 4 FRS GMRS 462 6375 High Med or Low With Keystroke Tones turned on your radio will 5 5 FRS GMRS 462 6625 High Med or Low sound beeps each time you press a button or 6 6 FRS GMRS 462 6875 High Med or Low TEE change a setting 7 7 FRS GMRS 462 7125 High Med or Low To change keystroke tones FRS 467 5625 Low 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the 8 FRS deraa Low 10 FRS 467 6125 Low Keystroke Tones icon flashes on the display 1 FRS 467 6375 Low Keystroke Tones On The current on or off setting is displayed 12 FRS 467 6625 Tov 2 Press the Channel Up o
7. 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 Non rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio A Quick Start 1 Turn the Power On Off knob clockwise 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 Operation Turning on Your microTALK Radio _ AS Rotate the On Off Volume knob clockwise to turn BH on your radio and adjust the volume A series VY 4 of tones will indicate 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 Mode Lock buttons are pressed Battery Low Battery Low When battery power is low the Battery Low icon will blink Your batteries should be recharged or replaced if using alkaline batteries 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 ic
8. 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 Enter HieLow 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 Lock 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 c 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 scum To recall a stored memory channel location 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the Memory icon and the memory location number flash on KS LZ 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 Memory Icon D bs Kele lt 4 Operation EO 3 Press the Talk button to return to Standby mode on the selected memory locat
9. proceed to other functions b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode 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 18 for memory location scan To program a memory location 1 Press the Mode Lock 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 Enter HieLow 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 Enter HieLow button The CTCSS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display LE 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 b Press the Enter HieLow 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
10. 2009 Cobra Electronics Corporation order any of our products 2 ens 6500 West Cortland Street please Visit our website Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com Patho eee www cobra com Version A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Introduction Antenna External Speaker Microphone Charge Jack On Off Volume Knob Backlit LCD Display Channel Up Button Channel Down Button Mode Lock Button Speaker Microphone DNPP No R RXTX pees TAY css Power Saver Hi Low Call Button Light Max Range Button 11 Enter Hi Low Power Button Wrist Strap Connector Belt Clip Battery Compartment Battery Door Latch Talk Button Introduction e 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS GMRS seven FRS only eight e 121 Privacy Codes 38 CTCSS codes 83 DCS codes 10 Channel NOAA All Hazards Radio e Hands Free Operation VOX e 10 Channel Memory a e Signal Strength Meter e Scan Channels privacy codes memory e Selectable Tul a2 Rog vox SS RE Backlit LCD Display DOODS GMRS only a y Peg Gy GB vcs Scan CTCSS Mem Tag m Power Saver Hi Low k 1 Signal Strength Meter Icon HieLow Power 2 Lock Icon In GMRS 3 Keystroke Tones Icon 4 Roger Beep Icon e Backlit 5 VOX Icon LCD Display 6 NOAA All Hazards Radio Icon 7 DCS CTCSS Icons e Button Lock 8 Scan Icon e 9 Memory Icon Call Alert
11. 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 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 Lock button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Enter HieLow 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 NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels 2 You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area TETA To listen to All Hazards Radio channels 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the 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 Operation Pees 3 The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on Choose one of the following a Press the Mode Lock button to proceed to other functions b Press the Enter Hi Low button to exit All Hazards Radio channel mode and return to Standby mode c P
12. 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 Lock 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 below for further details c Press the Enter HieLow 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 loz 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 Select Channel To scan privacy codes z a 1 While in Standby mode press the CTCSS M Channel Up or Channel Down button to choose the channel on which you wish to scan privacy codes 2 Press the Mode Lock 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 Operation ARAE 3 Press the Channel Up or Channe
13. charge 12 hours Remove Belt Clip ST These rechargeable batteries 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 batteries carefully and mail postage prepaid to Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 USA Attn Battery Recycling Do not put batteries into fire or expose to high heat They may explode 4 Insert Radio s For charging microTALK radio s in desktop EA na charger o 1 Insert radio s into desktop charger as shown f 2 Insert round connector of 120 volt adapter into a A jack on back of charger 3 Plug 120 volt adapter into electrical outlet ay 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 even after the batteries are fully charged It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge batteries Batteries will not be damaged if they stay 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
14. ed 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 Lock button to proceed to set memory location scan see page 18 for further details A 4 Operation c Press the Enter HieLow 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 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 12 era To scan memory locations 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the Scan icon Memory icon and the memory location h number flash on the display T 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning memory locations The Scan 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
15. el press select or turn on off preferred features of your microTALK radio When the Mode Lock button until the small scrolling through the Mode Functions your radio features mode numbers next to the channel number lock 0 will be displayed in the following order reese mm Set CTCSS Privacy Codes flash on the display Set DCS Privacy Codes If DCS is turned on at the channel Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel ham GTESS IZ selected the display will flash the 3s Set VOX On Off 35 CTCSS icon and OFF To switch from e Set VOX Sensitivity Level F iHi Law DCS to CTCSS press the Channel Up x Set Memory Locations Channel EGNERS or Channel Down button while the e Set Channel Scan display is flashing OFF The display e Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan SH will then show the small numbers lt Set DCS Privacy Code Scan Pog SS flashing and you will then be able e set Memory Location Scan to proceed to step 2 e Set Call Tones amp Set Roger Beep On Off 2 Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down v Set Keystroke Tones On Off button to select a privacy code You can hold Scroll through the mode functions using the Mode Lock button the Up or Down button for fast advance Each press and release of the Mode Lock button will advance to 3 When your desired CTCSS privacy code is the next mode function Press the Talk button at any point to displayed choose one of the following return Te Taio ta Standb
16. ion A memory location can be reprogrammed at any time it is displayed Press the Enter HieLow 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 To de program a memory location 1 Press the Mode Lock 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 Enter HieLow 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 Enter HieLow button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location and return to the beginning of memory location options Operation b Press the Mode Lock 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 Chan
17. l Down button 4 Dgs Sean to begin scanning privacy codes E within the channel you selected p S a By The Scan icon will continue to be displayed Grannis when privacy code scan is on Your radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected Your radio will ae Rs is A remain on that channel privacy code for 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 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 display
18. 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 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 The 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 normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away
19. nel Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels To scan channels 1 Press the Mode Lock 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 While setting channel scan if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel or channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions During channel scan while receiving an incoming transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel Your radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning channels 4 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
20. on will flash in the display This will not affect the radio s ability to receive incoming transmissions Talk Button Communicating with Another Person oe 1 Press and hold the Talk button 2 With the microphone about 2 inches AMI 5 cm from your mouth speak in a Two Inches 5 cm normal voice from Mouth N SA 3 Release the Talk button when you are iN finished talking and listen for a response DN 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 21 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 Volume Rotate the On Off Volume knob Call Button To alert another person that you are calling Press and release the Call button The other person will hear a two second Enter Hi Low Button ower Saver Hi Low p RXTX Light Max Range 4 Operation
21. plied 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 HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios Power Inverters Accessories Introduction Caring for Your microTALK Radio Your microTALK radio will give you years of trouble free service if cared for properly Handle the radio gently Keep the radio away from dust Never put the radio in water or in a damp place Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures Rechargeable Batteries and Desktop Charger To install or replace batteries 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 batteries according to polarity markings 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Estimated operation time on full
22. r Channel Down 3 FRS 467 6875 Low button to turn keystroke tones on or off 14 FRS 467 7125 Low 3 Choose one of the following 5 11 GMRS 462 5500 High Med or Low 16 8 GMRS 462 5750 High Med or Low Chi 1B Cee a Press near ss eel eid 17 12 GMRS 462 6000 High Med or Low EY new setting and return to standby mode 18 9 GMRS 462 6250 High Med or Low z b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the 9 13 GMRS 462 6500 High Med or Low bd new setting and return to Standby mode 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 By D D e Customer As Ance IMPORTANT NOTICE FCC LICENSE REQUIRED e Customer Adre This two way radio operates on GMRS General Mobile Radio Service frequencies which require an FCC Federal Communications Commission license A user must be icensed prior to operating on Channels 1 through 7 on high power or 15 through 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 GMRS users and being prudent with the
23. r 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 Lock and Enter HieLow Power buttons to prevent accidental operation cman To turn the lock feature on or off Press and hold the Mode Lock button for two seconds A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request When in Lock mode the Lock icon will be displayed Dual Function Buttons Two of the buttons on the microTALK radio have Dual Functions Mode Lock Press and release the button to scroll to the next mode function Press and hold the button for two seconds or more to turn the lock function on or off Enter HieLow Power Press and release the button to enter settings in Function mode e Press and release to toggle between high and low power transmission in Standby mode f puoc Operation Speaker Microphone Charge Jack Your microTALK radio can be fitted with an external Speaker Microphone freeing your hands for other tasks This same jack also serves as the connecting point for a wall charger adapter Speaker Microphone Charge Jack To attach a speaker microphone et 1 Open the speaker microphone charge Dee tab on top of yo
24. radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions 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 Your radio will remain on that memory location and after 10 seconds of no activity radio will start memory location scan again k Operation b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning memory locations 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 This will return the radio to Standby mode 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 Lock button to proceed to other functions c Press the Enter HieLow 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
25. rchased in the U S A and Canada 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
26. ress Talk button to exit and start on last used transmitting channel National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration 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 WS To turn VOX mode on or off 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the VOX icon flashes on the display The current on XX A 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 Lock button to enter the selected on or off setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the selected on or off setting and return to Standby mode To set VOX sensitivity 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed ii Wifete 4 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 Mode Lock Button GS VOX Sensitivity Level Yall BA Ros 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode Lock button to enter the selected setting and
27. returned 4 Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A 6 If the radio is under warranty it will be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow 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 the U S A Please contact your local dealer for product service information Limited One Year Warranty on Radio s amp Charger For Products Purchased in the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK 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 microTALK radios chargers products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Se
28. rvice 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 the U S A Please contact your local dealer for warranty information 90 Day Warranty on Cobra Rechargeable Batteries For products pu
29. ur microTALK radio 2 Insert the plug into the speaker 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 a Signal Strength Meter Taul 6 e Your microTALK radio has a Signal Strength M c 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 Q Your range will vary depending on gt terrain and conditions 230 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 eo further reduce the range of the radio On FRS channels 8 through 14 your radio j automatically switches to low power which will limit the range the radio can communicate Reduced Range EZ E Remember you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender See page 6 for details 4 Operation Scrolling through Mode Functions Set CTCSS Privacy Codes By scrolling through the Mode Functions you will be able to EEEN 1 After selecting a chann
30. y mode a Press the Mode Lock button to enter the Privacy Codes new setting and proceed to other functions Your microTALK radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the systems that can help to reduce interference from other users new setting and return to Standby mode on any given channel CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System provides 38 privacy codes and DCS Digitally Coded Squelch provides c nee Heh ae be ad 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 Standby mode 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 4 Set DCS Privacy Codes mepe To select a DCS privacy code TN 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode Lock button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display 01 through 83 7 Des Scan If CTCSS is turned on at the channel N s r selected the display will flash the DCS s g 3 4 icon and OFF To switch from
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