Altis Technology CXT235 A user manual

TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

CXT235 A

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

Owner’s Manual

Printed in China

KEM-ML39900-21

English

Introduction

Making Life Easier and Safer

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.

Belt Clip

Secure your microTALK the go.

Carrying your microTALK

radio while on

radio with you is easy

when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.

The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse, or backpack.

Customer Assistance

Product Service & Support

For any questions about operating this new Cobra branded product, PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST… do not return this product to the retail store. The contact information for support will vary depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product.

To obtain warranty service or other information for products purchased from Altis itself or through its authorized reseller or agent and utilized in the U.S.A., please call our consumer support line at (866) 721-3805, or email us at support@altistec.com. You will receive instructions on how to ship the products at your expense to an Altis Global Limited Authorized Service Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; and, most importantly; (c) your address and telephone number.

For warranty and customer service information outside the US, please contact your local dealer.

For further information needed on its features, please visit www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for frequently asked questions and the electronic manual.

Berkeley Lake, GA US 30071

www.cobrawalkietalkie.com

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Introduction

Product Features

1. Antenna

2. External Speaker/ Microphone/Charge Jack

3. Mode/Power Button

4. Weather/Lock Button

5. Channel Up/Down Buttons

6. Backlit LCD Display

7. Speaker/Microphone

8. Volume Up/Down Buttons

9. Light/Max Range Button

10. Talk Button

11. Call Button

12. Wrist Strap Connection

13. Belt Clip

14. Battery Compartment

15. Battery Door Latch

Backlit LCD Display

Features

• 22 Channels

• 10 Channel NOAA All

Hazards Radio

• Weather Alert

• 121 Privacy Codes

(38 CTCSS codes/ 83 DCS codes)

• Hands-Free Operation (VOX)

• Scan

Channels, privacy codes

• Backlit LCD Display

• Call Alert

Five selectable tones

• Button Lock

• Speaker/

Microphone/ Charge Jack

• Roger Beep

Selectable On/Off

• Battery/Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones

• Battery Level

Indicator

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum

Range Extender

• Belt Clip

1. Battery Level Indicator

2. VOX Icon

3. Scan Icon

4. Roger Beep Icon

5. Lock Icon

6. Low Power Icon

7. DCS/CTCSS Icons

8. Weather Icon

9. Weather Alert Icon

10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

11. Power Saver Icon

12. Channel Numbers

13. Receive/Transmit Icon

Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.

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.

Installing Batteries

Remove Belt Clip

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

Pull Up Lock Latch

battery compartment cover.

3. Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings.

Insert Batteries

4. Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.

• Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or

rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.

Radio Charger Jack

To charge batteries in radio:

1. Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly.

2. Insert the cable into the charge jack located at the top of the radio.

3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.

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.

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Operation

Using Your Radio

Quick Start

1. Press and hold the Mode/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 nished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a response.

Turning on Your microTALK

Press and hold the Mode/Power button until you hear

Mode/Power

a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on. Your microTALK ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the Talk, Call or Mode/Power buttons are pressed.

Battery Status Indicator

Battery Charge

The battery charge status is shown on the display.

Status

Four bars indicates fully charged.

Radio

radio is now in Standby mode,

Battery Low

When battery power is low, the nal bar in the

Battery Low

Battery Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice before the radio shuts off. Your batteries should be replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.

The radio will display ashing battery icon while charging if the radio is on.

Auto Battery Save

If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the

Battery Save Mode

radio will automatically switch to Power Save mode and the Power Saver icon will ash 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.

Talk Button

2. With the microphone about two inches (5 cm) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.

3. Release the Talk button when you are nished talking and listen for a response.

Two Inches (5 cm)

You cannot receive incoming calls while

from Mouth

pressing the Talk button.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.

To Select a Channel

With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by

Channel Button

pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.

Channel Number

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.

Listening for a Response

Release the Talk button to receive incoming

Listening

transmissions. Your microTALK

radio is always in Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed.

To Adjust Volume

Press the Volume Up or Volume

Volume Button

Down button.

A double beep sound is used to indicate

Volume Level

the minimum and maximum volume levels (1 through 8).

Call Button

Press and release the Call button.

The other person will hear a three second call tone. This tone is used only to establish voice communications.

See page 12 on how to select between ve call tone settings.

To Illuminate Display

Light/Max Range

Press and release the Light/Max Range button to illuminate the display.

Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

Your microTALK

radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached your Maximum Range limit.

You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on maximum range extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.

To temporarily turn off auto squelch:

Light/Max Range

Press the Light/Max Range button for less than ve seconds.

To turn maximum range extender on:

– Press and hold the Light/Max Range button for at least ve 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 Function

The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel

Lock Button

Down and Mode/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.

To turn the lock on or off: – Press and hold the Lock button for

Lock Icon

two seconds.

A double beep sound is used to conrm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.

microTALK

Range

Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

In at, open country your radio will

Maximum Range

operate at maximum range.

Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce the range of the radio.

Reduced Range

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

Reduced Range

will limit the range the radio can communicate.

Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender. See page 4 for details.

Operation

Mode Functions

Scrolling Through the Mode Function

By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order:

Mode/Power

Privacy Codes

Your microTALK

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes Set Vox On/Off Set Vox Sensitivity Set Channel Scan Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan Set DCS Privacy Code Scan Set Call Tones Set Roger Beep On/Off

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 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.

Mode Functions (continued on back side)

radio. When

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Operation

Mode Functions

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

To select a CTCSS privacy code:

Mode/Power

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next to the channel number ash on the display.

Privacy Code

Channel Button

2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.

3. When your desired CTCSS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock button to return to Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to return to Standby mode.

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If DCS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will ash the CTCSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from DCS to CTCSS, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button while the display is ashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers ashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2.

Set DCS Privacy Codes

To select a DCS privacy code:

Mode/Power

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers ash on the display (00 through 83).

DCS Privacy Code

If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will ash the DCS icon and “OFF.”

Channel Button

To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button while the display is ashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers ashing 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 DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock button to return to Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new settings and to return to Standby mode.

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 t the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

To turn VOX mode on or off:

Mode/Power

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon ashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.

VOX Icon

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn VOX On or Off.

3. Choose one of the following:

Channel Button

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock button to return to Standby mode.

Mode/Power

To set VOX sensitivity:

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon

ashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.

VOX Sensitivity Level

Channel Button

The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed with letters “L” and a Number 1 through 5, with Number 5 being the most sensitive level and Number 1 being the least sensitive level.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting.

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the selected setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock button to return to Standby mode.

Channel Scan

Your microTALK

To scan channels:

Mode/Power

radio can automatically scan channels.

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers appear on the display.

Scan Channels

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning channels.

The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when

Channel Button

scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan all

The radio ignores specic privacy codes while scanning channels.

channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel for 10 seconds.

During scanning (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.

c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby.

During scanning (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 do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.

c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby.

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:

Select Channel

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/Power button until either the

Mode/Power

CTCSS or the DCS icon appears on the display and the Scan icon and the privacy code numbers ash on the display.

3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button

Scan Privacy Codes

to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected.

During scanning (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 do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.

c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby.

Five Call Tone Settings

You can choose between ve different Call Tone Settings to transmit a call alert.

To change a call tone setting:

Mode/Power

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the letter “C” and the current call tone number (01 through 05) is displayed. The current call tone will sound for one second.

Call Tone Setting

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/Power button to

Channel Button

enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock button to return to Standby mode.

Roger Beep Conﬁrmation Tone

Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button. This alerts the other party that you are nished talking and it is OK for them to speak.

To turn roger beep on or off:

Mode/Power

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the Roger Beep icon ashes. The current on or off setting is displayed.

Roger Beep Off

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/Power button to return to Standby mode.

Channel Button

b. Press the Lock button to return to Standby mode.

NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

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:

Weather Button

1. Press the Weather button until the All Hazards

Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards

Radio channel are displayed.

Hazards Radio Icon

2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to change All Hazards Radio channels.

3. The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.

Channel Button

4. To exit All Hazards Radio, press and hold the Weather button.

*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

Weather (WX) Alert Mode

Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to

automatically receive NOAA Hazard Alert radio signals and warnings from

designated NOAA broadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA.

Make sure the strongest Weather channel is selected for your area using the NOAA

All Hazards Radio Channels

selection in the previous menu.

This feature is set to OFF by default.

To turn Weather Alert On or Off:

Mode/Power

1. Press the Weather/Lock button until the Weather Alert icon ashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.

Weather Button

2. Press the Channel Up and Channel Down button to turn Weather Alert On or Off.

3. Press and hold the Weather/Lock button again to save the new setting and exit the Weather Alert Mode and return to Standby mode.

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Please visit our website at www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for a list of jurisdictions wherein this

Operation

General Specications

FRS Frequency Allocation

A = Channel No. for 22 Channel FRS Mode B = Frequency in MHz

A B C

1 462.5625 High 2 462.5875 High 3 462.6125 High 4 462.6375 High 5 462.6625 High 6 462.6875 High 7 462.7125 High 8 467.5625 Low 9 467.5875 Low 10 467.6125 Low 11 467.6375 Low 12 467.6625 Low 13 467.6875 Low 14 467.7125 Low 15 462.5500 High 16 462.5750 High 17 462.6000 High 18 462.6250 High 19 462.6500 High 20 462.6750 High 21 462.7000 High 22 462.7250 High

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

WARNING:

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.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgment

Limited One-Year Warranty

Altis Global Limited warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that this product and the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of ﬁrst consumer purchase. During this period, Altis will, repair or replace, at its sole option and discretion, this product or any defective parts. Altis’ liability hereunder shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective part or parts, and such correction shall constitute a fulﬁllment of all of Altis’ warranties hereunder.

This limited warranty is only valid for the original consumer purchaser in limited jurisdictions and is not transferrable. This limited warranty will automatically terminate prior to expiration if this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party. The product must be purchased from Altis or an authorized dealer or the warranty is void. This limited warranty is valid only for

products purchased and utilized in speciﬁc jurisdictions.

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limited warranty is valid. This limited warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God,

accident, commercial use or modiﬁcation of, or to any part of this product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation; ordinary wear and tear; or attempted alterations or repairs by anyone other than Altis or someone authorized by Altis to do warranty work. Any unauthorized alterations or repairs will void this warranty. This limited warranty does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number or date stamp has been altered, defaced or removed from this product. This limited warranty does not cover product purchased or utilized in a jurisdiction not covered.

The procedure for obtaining service and support, and the applicability of this warranty, will vary depending on the country or juristiction in which you purchase and utilize the product. For details on obtaining product service, support and other warranty information please visit www.cobrawalkietalkie.com.

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, ALTIS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALTIS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS EXPRESSED WARRANTY.

LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED

UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. ALTIS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND/OR COSTS OF LITIGATION, FOR BREACH OF ANY

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. ALTIS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT OR BY THE PRODUCT TO PERFORM, INCLUDING ANY

LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

ALTIS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD PARTY. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT, OR A CLAIM MADE, UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR AS A TORT CLAIM (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY), A CONTRACT CLAIM, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM. THIS LIMITATION

CANNOT BE WAIVED OR AMENDED BY ANY PERSON. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF ALTIS OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ALTIS HAS BEEN ADVISED BY YOU OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.

Provided that the product was purchased from Altis itself or through its authorized reseller or agent and utilized in the U.S.A., Altis will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective products, products or component parts upon delivery to the authorized Altis Global Limited Authorized Service Center, accompanied by proof of the date of ﬁrst customer 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, to an address in the U.S.A, will be at Altis’ expense, if the product is under warranty.

For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.

Please contact your authorized local reseller or agent for warranty information.

Trademark Acknowledgment

Manufactured, distributed, or sold by Altis Global Limited, ofﬁcial licensee for this product. Cobra®, microTalk®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Elecronics Corporation, USA. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.