Altis Technology RX680 user manual

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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 specic 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 rst 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, ofcial licensee for this product.

, microTalk®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, and the snake design are registered

Cobra trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

Owner’s Manual

PMN: WALKIE TALKIE TWO-WAY RADIO

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

Printed in China

RX680 Owner’s Manual

RX680

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

Part No. KEM-ML44000

English

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Before operating the radio, please read all safety and operating instructions. Save all instructions in a safe place for future reference.

Introduction

Making Life Easier and Safer

WARNING: Important Safety Instructions

1. Only accessories included in this package or specied by the manufacturer should be used with the radio. The 5V micro-USB charging input is compatible with most high quality micro-USB chargers that fully conform to the USB standards.

2. Do not use cleaners or solvents to clean the exterior of the radio. Use only a damp or dry cloth.

3. Do not expose this product to splashing or dripping water.

4. Do not attempt to service the receiver yourself. Removing the cover will void the warranty. Changes or modications not expressly approved by Cobra may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this device and should not be made.

5. Do not plug the wall adaptor into the power outlet if the outlet is wet.

6. Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.

WARNING: Important Safety Instructions for Battery

Read All Instructions

• Do not incinerate the battery even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out.

• Do not discard battery in a re. The battery pack can explode in a re.

• Do not replace battery in any area labeled “Hazardous Atmosphere”. Any sparks created in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or re.

• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise attempt to change the form of your battery.

• Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven.

• A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure. Do not open, deform or mutilate the battery as there may be corrosive materials which can cause damage to eyes or skin and may be toxic if swallowed.

However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin: a. Wash quickly with soap and water. b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. c. If battery liquid gets into your eyes, ush them with clean water for a minimum of

10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.

This product uses Lithium Polymer Battery. Do not transport package if damaged, a re hazard could exist.

Recycle Battery

Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

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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

Carrying your microTALK

radio while on the go.

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.

Atlanta, GA USA.

www.cobrawalkietalkie.com

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Introduction

11. Memory/Escape Button

12. USB Charge Jack

13. External Speaker/Microphone Jack

14. Backlit LCD Display

15. ON/OFF/Volume Knob

16. Emergency Alert Button

17. Wrist Strap Connection

18. Belt Clip

19. Battery Compartment Door

20. Battery Door Screw

Customer Assistance

Operational Cautions

Exposure to high volume sound levels may cause temporary or permanent damage to your hearing. Although there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone, you should always use your radio with the volume set at low level and avoid prolonged exposure to high volume sound levels.

1. Set the volume control in a low position and use as low a volume as possible.

2. Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Whenever possble, use your radio in a quiet environment with low background noise.

3. Limit the amount of time you use headsets or earpiece at high volume levels.

4. When using the radio without a headset or earpiece, do not place the radio’s speaker directly against your ear.

5. Observe all signs and instructions that require an electrical device or RF radio product to be switched off in designated areas, such as gas/refueling stations, hospitals, blasting areas, potentially explosive atmospheres, or aircraft.

6. If you experience a skin irritation after using this product, discontinue use and seek medical attention.

7. If the product or charger: overheats; has a damaged cord or plug; has been dropped or damaged; has been dropped into water, disconnect any charger from its power supply, discontinue use of the product.

Electromagnetic Interference

Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise congured for electromagnetic compatibility. Turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. These facilities may include hospitals or health care facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

• When instructed to do so, turn off your radios when on board an aircraft. Any

use of a RF device must be in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and airline crew instructions.

• Some radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such

interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer or physician to discuss alternatives.

• If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of

your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your doctor or physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

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Product Features

1. Antenna

2. Push-to-Talk Button

3. Up/HI/LOW Button

4. Flashlight Button

5. Mode/Scan Button

6. Call/Lock Button

7. Down/Max-Range Button

8. LED/S.O.S Flashlight

9. Speaker/Microphone

10. Weather Button

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Features

• 60 Channels

• 10 Channel

Weather Radio

• Weather Alert

• 121 Privacy Codes

(38 CTCSS codes/

83 DCS codes)

• Hands-Free Operation (VOX)

• VibrAlert

• Scan

Channels, privacy codes

• Backlit LCD Display

• LED/S.O.S Flashlight

• Call Alert

Ten selectable tones

• Button Lock

• Speaker/

Microphone/ Charge Jack

• Roger Beep

Selectable On/Off

• Battery/Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones

• Battery Level Indicator

• Low Battery

Audible Alert

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum Range

• Belt Clip

• Emergency Call

• IP54 Waterproof and

Paging

Extender

Dustroof

Backlit LCD Display

1. Receive/Transmit Icon

2. Battery Level Indicator

3. Hi/Low Power Icon

4. Roger Beep Icon

5. VOX Icon

6. Weather Icon

7. Lock Icon

8. Key Tone Icon

9. Weather Alert Icon

10. DCS/CTCSS Icons

11. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

12. Power Saver Icon

13. Memory Channel Number

14. Scan/Memory Icon

15. Channel Numbers

16. VibrAlert

/ Call Alert Icon

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

Caring for Your microTALK® Radio

Your microTALK 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.

radio will give you years of trouble-free service if cared for

Installing Batteries (Battery already pre-installed)

To install or replace batteries:

Remove Belt Clip

1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.

2. Using a at head screw driver or edge of a coin

(a quarter may be used), remove the screw securing the back battery panel.

Remove Screw

3. Open the battery compartment cover, connect the connector of the battery to the socket of the radio inside the battery compartment.

4. Place the battery inside battery compartment and

Battery connector

align the wires as shown.

Ensure the battery connector with cables are tucked

into the hole (keeps the connector to the left) located at bottom as shown.

Wires alignment

(Note: Wires are required to be tucked into the battery

compartment completely and carefully. If any object interfere the O-ring, its sealing perfomence will be

affected.)

O-ring

5. Place the battery compartment cover, screw down the screws mildly.

(Screw nuts may be damaged if overtighten)

6. Re-attach the belt clip.

USB 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 right side of the radio.

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

Only use the supplied rechargeable batteries and desktop charger for recharging your Cobra microTALK

radio. Please charge new batteries for 8 hours for rst time of use. Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.

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Operation

Using Your Radio

For charging microTALK

1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.

2. Insert the micro-USB cable into jack on back of charger.

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

pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

If charging light is not on, check position of radio. Radio

should be upright. The charge indicator light will stay on (Red) as long as the radio is in the charging well, and the light will go off when the charging is complete.

Note: To charge a single radio, you can bypass the desktop charger and simply insert the micro-USB’s connector directly into the charge jack located at the right of the radio.

The radio will display ashing battery icon while charging. Cobra recommends your radio be turned off while being charged.

Quick Start

1. Turn ON/OFF/Volume Knob clockwise to turn the radio counter clockwise to turn the radio off.

2. Select a desired channel. (Details please refer P.8)

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.

Getting Started

Waterproof

This radio is waterproof to IP54 standards. It is dust / splashproof from any direction. The radio is resistant to water and rain splashes only when the battery cover, headset accessory and micro-USB ports are sealed. Open the battery compartment door or headset port/USB charge cover only when the

radio(s) in desktop charger:

on and

Turn ON/OFF Knob clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the radio off.

ON/OFF Knob

1. In the ON position, the radio chirps and briey shows all feature icons available on the radio.

2. The display screen then shows the current channel, code and all features that are enabled.

Battery Low

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

Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice

before the radio shuts off. Your batteries should be recharged. It normally takes about 8 hours to fully charge batteries.

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

Auto Battery Save

Battery Save Mode

If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the radio

will automatically switch to Battery 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

Talk Button

1. Press and hold the 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

Two Inches

You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the

from Mouth

and listen for a response.

Talk button.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.

radio is dry. Use of a headset accessory should be in dry environments only. The micro-USB cable and plug is not waterproof. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. Charge the radios only in a dry location. The battery door must be tightly closed with the screw to maintain the weatherproof seal of the radio.

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Turning your Radio On and Off

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Listening for a Response

Release the Talk button to receive incoming

Listening

transmissions. Your microTALK Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are

radio is always in

not pressed.

To Adjust Volume

Press and hold MAX-RANGE Button for three seconds to

Volume Knob

turn off the auto squelch, then rotating Volume Knob until you reach a comfortable listening level.

1. Rotate Volume Knob clockwise to increase the volume.

2. Rotate Volume Knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

3. Press and hold MAX-RANGE Button to enable the auto squelch.

Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.

Call Button

Press and release the Call button to alert others that you

Call Button

are calling.

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

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

LED/S.O.S. Flashlight

Press and release the LED/S.O.S Flashlight button below

LED/S.O.S. Flashlight

the Talk button to use the LED ashlight located at the bottom of the radio.

To activate S.O.S. function, press and hold the LED/S.O.S

Flashlight button to turn on. Press and release to turn off the ashlight or S.O.S. function.

To turn maximum range extender on (Turn off auto

MAX-RANGE Button

squelch):

– Press and hold the MAX-RANGE button for at least

three seconds until you hear two beeps which indicates the maximum range extender is on.

To turn maximum range extender off (Turn on auto

squelch):

– Press and hold the MAX-RANGE button.

Lock Function

The Lock function locks the Up, Weather, Memory and

Lock Button

Mode buttons to prevent accidental operation.

To turn the lock on or off:

– Press and hold the Call/Lock button for two seconds.

A double beep sound is used to conrm your lock on or

Lock Icon

off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.

microTALK

Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

Maximum Range

Range

In at, open country your radio will operate at maximum

range.

Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce

Reduced Range

Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the

the range of the radio.

range of the radio.

On Channels 8 through 14, 34 through 37, 53 through 56,

Reduced Range

your radio automatically switches to low power, which will limit the range the radio can communicate.

Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

Your microTALK unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached your Maximum Range limit.

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

radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and

Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender. See page 6 for details.

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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 function, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order:

Mode Button

Channel Selection

The radio has 60 channels, Channel 1 to 22 are compatible with other brands of Two-Way radios.

1. Briey press and release Mode button, the channel

Mode Button

number ashes.

2. Press Up or Down button to select a channel. (You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance)

3. When the desired channel is displayed, choose one of

Up/Down Button

the following.

a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and

b. Press the Talk or Call button to enter the new setting

Channel Number

c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the

radio. When scrolling through the Mode

Channel Selection Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes Set Vox On/Off Set Vox Sensitivity Set Call Tones 1-10 Set VibrAlert On/Off Set Roger Beep On/Off Set Key Tones On/Off

proceed to other functions.

and return to Standby mode.

new setting and return to Standby mode.

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

See page 20 for frequency allocations charts.

Privacy Codes

Your microTALK can help to reduce interference from other users on any given channel. CTCSS

radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch systems that

(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 channels (CH1-CH22), 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.

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

To select a CTCSS privacy code:

Mode Button

1. After selecting a channel (only be available on channel 1~22), press the Mode button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next to the channel

CTCSS Privacy Code

number ash on the display.

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

Up/Down Button

the Up or 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 Up or 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 button to enter the new setting and proceed to other

functions.

b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the new setting and

return to Standby mode.

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Set DCS Privacy Codes

Mode Button

To select a DCS privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel (only be available on channel 1~22), press the Mode button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers ash on the display (00

DCS Privacy Code

through 83).

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

Up/Down Button

To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the Up or 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 Up or 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 button to enter the new setting and proceed to other

functions.

b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the new setting and

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 Button

1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon ashes on the

display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.

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

Up/Down Button

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and

proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new

VOX Icon

c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the

setting and return to Standby mode.

new setting and return to Standby mode.

To set VOX sensitivity:

Mode Button

1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon ashes and

the current sensitivity level is displayed.

Up/Down 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 Up or Down button to change the setting.

VOX Sensitivity Level

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and

proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new

setting and return to Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the

new setting and return to Standby mode.

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Ten Call Tone Settings

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

To change a call tone setting:

Mode Button

1. Press the Mode button until the letter “C” and the current call tone number (01 through 10) is displayed. The current call tone will sound for three seconds.

2. Press the Up or Down button to hear the other call

Up/Down Button

tone settings.

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and

proceed to other functions.

Call Tone Setting

b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new

setting and return to Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the

new setting and return to Standby mode.

VibrAlert

Your microTALK

and Call Alert

radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an

audible call tone only or both with vibrating.

To change call settings:

Call Tone On/ Vibrate On

1. Press the Mode button until the Call Setting icon ashes on the display. The current setting (“01” vibrate + ring, “02” ring only) is displayed.

2. Press the Up or Down button to change the call

Call Tone On/ Vibrate Off

3. Choose one of the following:

setting.

a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and

proceed to other functions.

b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new

setting and return to Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter

the new setting and return to Standby mode.

Note: Vibra Alert will be suspended during charging.

Roger Beep Conrmation 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 Button

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

2. Press the Up or Down button to select Roger Beep on

Up/Down Button

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 Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new

Roger Beep Icon

setting and return to Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the

new setting and return to Standby mode.

Key Tone On/Off

When Key Tone is On, an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed.

To turn key tone on or off:

Mode Button

1. Press the Mode button until Key Tone icon ashes. Current key tone status on or off will ash.

2. Press the Up or Down button to select key tone

Up/Down Button

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 Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new

Key Tone Icon

setting and return to Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the

new setting and return to Standby mode.

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10 Memory Location

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 16 for memory location scan.)

MEM/ESC Button

To program a memory location:

1. Press the MEM/ESC button. Memory icon and the Memory Location show on the display.

2. Press the Up or Down button to select the memory

Up/Down Button

MEM/ESC Button

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 MEM/ESC button to enter a new memory location or edit an already programmed memory location.

Up/Down Button

4. Press the Up or Down button to select the memory location.

5. Press the MEM/ESC button. The channel numbers will ash on the display.

6. Press the Up or Down button to select a channel (1

Memory Channel

through 60).

7. Press the MEM/ESC button. The CTCSS icon and privacy code numbers will ash on the display (only be

Up/Down Button

8. Choose one of the following:

available on channel 1~22).

a. Press the Up or Down button to select a CTCSS

privacy code (00 through 38) for the channel.

b. Press the MEM/ESC button to switch from CTCSS

to DCS. The DCS icon and privacy code numbers will ash on the display. The Up or Down button can then be used to select a DCS privacy code (00 through 83) for the channel (only be available on channel 1~22).

If “oF” ashes in place of the privacy code numbers, a privacy code is already set in the opposite (CTCSS or DCS) system. Press the Up or Down button to cancel the opposite code and select a privacy code from the active system for the selected channel.

9. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the MEM/ESC button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location. Radio then proceeds to next memory location, which will blink.

b. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button to save the current state of the Set Memory Function and return to Standby mode.

To recall a stored memory channel location:

MEM/ESC Button

1. Press the MEM/ESC button until the Memory icon and the memory location number ash on the display.

2. Press the Up or Down button to select a memory

Up/Down Button

location (0 through 9).

If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display.

Memory Channel

3. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button to return to Standby mode on the selected memory location.

A memory location can be reprogrammed at any time it is displayed. Press the MEM/ESC button to begin.

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Channel Scan

Your microTALK

Scan Button

To scan channels:

radio can automatically scan channels.

1. Press and hold the Scan button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers appear on the display.

2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning

Scan Channels

The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when scan is

Up/Down Button

channels.

The radio will check privacy codes while scanning channels.

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 5 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 Memory Standby mode.

b. Press the Up or Down button to resume scanning channels.

c. Press and hold the Scan button to return to Memory Standby.

Set High / Low (H - L) Transmit Power Level

Your radio can transmit selectively at 0.5 or 2 watts of power. Use the low power setting for short-range communications and use the high power setting for long-range communications.

To toggle between H - L Power Modes:

HI/LOW Button

1. Press and hold the HI/LOW button until Hi or Low icon toggled.

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

Hi/Low Icon

Channel 8~14, 34~37, 53~56 only operates on Low power setting.

will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode.

b. Press the Up or Down button to resume scanning channels.

c. Press and hold the Scan button to return to Standby.

Memory Scan

Your microTALK

To scan Memory channels:

Scan Button

radio can automatically scan memory channels.

1. Press and hold the Scan button while you are on Memory Standby mode until the Scan Mem icons show on the display.

2. Press either Up or Down to begin scanning

Up/Down Button

memory channels.

The Scan Mem will continue to be displayed when scan

is on. Your radio will continue to scan all memory channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on the channel for 5 seconds.

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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 once until the All Hazards

Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards

Radio channel are displayed.

Hazards Radio Icon

2. Use the Up or 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.

Up/Down 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 weather signals and warnings from designated weather broadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA.

Weather Button

Weather Alert Icon

To turn Weather Alert On or Off:

This feature is set to OFF by default.

Make sure the strongest Weather channel is selected for your area using the channel selection in the previous menu.

1. Press the Weather button twice until the Weather

Alert icon ashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.

2. Press the Up and Down button to turn Weather Alert

Up/Down Button

On or Off.

3. Press and hold the Weather button again to save the

new setting and exit the Weather Alert Mode and return to Standby mode. The Weather Alert icon show on the display when it turned on.

Emergency Alert Mode

The Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in your group of your need for urgent help. RX680 series radios will operate in an automatic “hands-free” emergency control mode for a total of 30 seconds after activating the Emergency Alert. RX680 series radios in your group will automatically advance the speaker volume to the maximum setting and sound a warbling alert tone for 8 seconds. The alert tone is emitted from your own radio speaker and the receiving radios in your group. After the 8 seconds alert, any spoken words or incidental sounds at your end will be transmitted to the group for 22 seconds. For the 30 seconds duration of Emergency Alert mode, RX680 series radio controls and buttons will be locked to maximize reception of the emergency message.

1. Press and hold the Emergency Alert button for 3

Emergency Alert Button

seconds.

2. Release the button after the LCD backlight ashes and the alert tone begins to sound. There is no need to continue to hold the Emergency Alert button or use

LCD backlight ashes

3. After the alert tone ends you may speak into the

PTT for your message to be transmitted.

microphone. Your voice or incidental sounds will be transmitted. The LCD backlight will continue to ash for the duration of the 22 seconds period.

4. After 30 seconds your radio speaker will emit a Talk Conrmation Tone and the LCD backlight will stop ash. Operation then returns to normal two-way mode.

Note: All Cobra RX680/CXY900/PX650 series radios are fully compatible with the Emergency Alert feature if they would be tuned to the same channel and same privacy code. Radio brands other than Cobra RX680/CXY900/PX650 series can receive the emergency alert signal, but may not respond with adjusted volume settings, locked controls, or a warbling alert tone. Users of other radio models set to the same channel and code will hear a steady tone for 8 seconds followed by the voice transmission for 22 seconds.

Warning: The Emergency Alert feature should only be used in the event of an actual emergency. Cobra is not responsible if there is no response to the emergency alert from the receiving group.

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Operation

General Specications

Frequency Allocation and Compatibility

A = Channel No. for 60 Channel Models B = Frequency in MHz C = Power Output D = Code System / Code No.

A B C D

1 462.5625 High ANY

2 462.5875 High ANY

3 462.6125 High ANY

4 462.6375 High ANY

5 462.6625 High ANY

6 462.6875 High ANY

7 462.7125 High ANY

8 467.5625 Low ANY

9 467.5875 Low ANY

10 467.6125 Low ANY

11 467.6375 Low ANY

12 467.6625 Low ANY

13 467.6875 Low ANY

14 467.7125 Low ANY

15 462.5500 High ANY

16 462.5750 High ANY

17 462.6000 High ANY

18 462.6250 High ANY

19 462.6500 High ANY

20 462.6750 High ANY

21 462.7000 High ANY

22 462.7250 High ANY

23 462.5625 High CTCSS / 38

24 462.6125 High CTCSS / 35

25 462.6625 High CTCSS / 32

26 462.7125 High CTCSS / 29

27 462.5500 High CTCSS / 26

28 462.6000 High CTCSS / 23

29 462.6500 High CTCSS / 20

30 462.7000 High CTCSS / 17

A B C D

31 462.5875 High DCS / 1

32 462.6375 High DCS / 4

33 462.6875 High DCS / 7

34 467.5625 Low DCS / 10

35 467.6125 Low DCS / 13

36 467.6625 Low DCS / 16

37 467.7125 Low DCS / 19

38 462.5750 High DCS / 22

39 462.6250 High DCS / 25

40 462.6750 High DCS / 28

41 462.7250 High DCS / 31

42 462.5625 High CTCSS / 14

43 462.6125 High CTCSS / 11

44 462.6625 High CTCSS / 8

45 462.7125 High CTCSS / 5

46 462.5500 High CTCSS / 2

47 462.6000 High CTCSS / 37

48 462.6500 High CTCSS / 34

49 462.7000 High CTCSS / 31

50 462.5875 High DCS / 2

51 462.6375 High DCS / 5

52 462.6875 High DCS / 8

53 467.5625 Low DCS / 11

54 467.6125 Low DCS / 14

55 467.6625 Low DCS / 17

56 467.7125 Low DCS / 20

57 462.5750 High DCS / 23

58 462.6250 High DCS / 26

59 462.6750 High DCS / 29

60. 462.7250 High DCS / 32

WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

Safety Information for microTALK

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, modications 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.

FCC Part 15.21 Warning Statement-

NOTE: THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT

EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

IC RSS-GEN

This device complies with ISED license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Under ISED regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by ISED. To reduce potential radio

Radios

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

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interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

The applicant is responsible for providing proper instructions to the user of the radio device, and any usage restrictions, including limits of exposure durations. The user manual shall provide installation and operation instructions, as well as any special usage conditions, to ensure compliance with SAR and/or RF eld strength limits. For instance, compliance distance shall be clearly stated in the user manual.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

Any Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Remote controller, SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC/ISED with the device transmitting at its highest certied power level in all tested frequency bands, although the SAR is determined at the highest certied power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

Before a new model device is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certied to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC/ISED, Tests for each device are performed in positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC/ISED.

For body worn operation, this model device has been tested and meets the FCC/ ISED RF exposure guidelines when used with the supplied belt clip for this product, and a minimum of 0 mm from the bodyworn and 25mm front to face.

Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of RF exposure guidelines.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1)l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doitaccepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'encompromettre le fonctionnement.

MODEL RX680:

FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules.

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 rst 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 fulllment 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 specic jurisdictions. Please visit our website at www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for a list of jurisdictions wherein this limited warranty is valid.

This limited warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God, accident, commercial use or modication 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 jurisdiction 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 specic 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.

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