Cobra 310WX Service Manual
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How to Use Your Cobra
M i c ro Ta l k 2 - Way Radio
Contents
Features.........................................................................................................1
The FRS Story..............................................................................................A1
FCCWarnings
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators...............................................................................A2
Our Thanks to You.....................................................................................A3
Customer Support.................................................................................A3
Operating your MicroTalk
Battery Installation................................................................................2
LCD Display..............................................................................................4
Turning On...............................................................................................5
Auto Battery Power Saver...................................................................5
Select Main Channel (1-14)................................................................6
Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)....................................................7
Battery Low..............................................................................................9
Calling Another Party...........................................................................10
Talking To Another Party.....................................................................12
Talk Confirmation Tone........................................................................14
Listening For Another Party...............................................................14
Auto Squelch...........................................................................................15
Maximum Range Extender.................................................................15
Listening toWeather Channels.........................................................16
MicroTalk Range.....................................................................................18
Making Life Easier And Safer ..............................................................19
External Microphone/Speaker Jack.................................................21
Advanced Features...................................................................................22
Programming Memory Locations....................................................24
Using Memory Locations....................................................................28
Scan Function..........................................................................................30
Memory Scan Function........................................................................34
Private Call (Voice Scramble).............................................................36
Ringer/Vibrate Modes..........................................................................38
Tone Settings...........................................................................................42
Lock Function..........................................................................................44
Dual Watch Function............................................................................45
Frequency Ranges....................................................................................48
Caring for Your MicroTalk .....................................................................49
MicroTalk Specifications........................................................................51
Limited TwoYear Warranty...................................................................53
Optional Accessories...............................................................................54
Order Form...................................................................................................55
If You Think You Need Service................................Back Cover
Features of This Product
• UHF FM Frequencies
• 10 Weather Channels
• No License Required
• No Air Time Fees
• Up to 2 mile range
• 14 Main Channels
• 38 CTCSS Subchannels
• LCD Function Display
• Pri va te Call® Vo i ce
S c ra m b l i n g
• Talk Confirmation To n e
• Ca l l / Ring Bu t to n
• Recharging Pads
• Retractable Antenna
• Au to Ba t te ry Saver Ci rc u i ty
• Auto Squelch
• 10 Memory Locations
• Memory Scan
• Channel and CTCSS Scan
• Lock Key
• Ri n g / Vi b ra te No t i f i ca t i o n
• Wrist Strap/Belt Clip
• Water Resistant
• Dual Watch
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Operation
Battery
Installation
Note
Batteries not included with
MicroTalk 2-way radio.
Install Batteries
1
Clear antenna.
A.
B.
2
Removebelt clip by (A.) pulling tab out and
(B.) Sliding belt clip up and off unit.
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Pull lock tab down
and lift door up
(towards you) to
remove battery
cover.
Insert four “AAA”
batteries.Position
batteries according
to po l a ri ty marki n g s.
Operation
Note
Always use high quality
alkaline or NiMH batteries.
Incorrect positioning can
damage both the batteries
and the unit.
Only the Cobra NiMH
battery (Part # FA-BP)
pack can be recharged.
See Accessories on page 54.
Charge ports for recharging
NiMH (Nickel Metal
Hydride) battery pack are
located on back of unit.
Note
When batteries are low or
need charging the
BATT LOW indicator will
blink.Replace alkaline
batteries or recharge NiMH
battery pack.
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Operation
LCD Display
Note
The LCD can be illuminated
for 8 seconds by pressing
the Maximum Range
Extender button.
LCD Display
Turning On Your MicroTalk
Rotate ON - OFF Volume Control clockwise.
An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on and
then the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test
and then go to operational mode.
Operational Mode
Auto Battery Power Saver
Your MicroTalk has a unique circuit designed to
extend battery life. If there are no transmissions
within 10 seconds,the unit will automatically
switch to battery save mode.
Operation
Turning
On Your
MicroTalk
Note
Whenever the unit is on you
can receive communications.
Auto Battery
Power Saver
Note
The Auto Battery Save
Circuit does not effect the
unit’s ability to receive
incoming transmissions.
The icon will flash.
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Operation
Select Main
Channel
Note
Units must be on same
channel and subchannels
to communicate.
Note
Channels 8-12 generally are
less used and give better
results for communications
in most areas.
Note
Push and hold the
buttons for fast channel
advance.
Select Main Channel (1-14)
1
Rotate ON - OFF Volume Control clockwise.
An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on
and then the LCD will go through a 3 second
self-test and then go to operational mode.
2
Select channel by pushing and releasing
buttons.
Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)
The CTCSS (Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch
System) is a great convenience when you are in
an area with many radios. It acts like a gate to
transmissions from other radios.Once your radio
is set to a CTCSS code,you will only hear transmissions from other radios on the same channel
and the same CTCSS code.
1
Rotate ON - OFF Volume Control clockwise.
An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on and
then the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test
and then go to operational mode.
Operation
Select CTCSS
Subchannel
Note
CTCSS 00 allows you to
hear all CTCSS codes 01 through 38 - in that
channel
Note
If you push and hold the
button,the LCD display will
cycle through the different
functions.
Note
To return to operational
mode and not save your
last setting push and
release button.
2
Select main channel bypushing and releasing
buttons.
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Operation
Select CTCSS
Subchannel
continued
Note
Push and hold the
buttons for fast channel
advance.
3
Push and release button.Small numbers
flash next to channel display on LCD.
4
Se l e cts u bchannel number by pushing and
re l e a s i n g buttons.
Battery Low
When in normal use the icon may begin
flashing. This is a warning to you that your
batteries are getting low.
Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possible or
recharge NiMH battery pack.
Operation
Battery Low
Note
When battery capacity is at
the 1/4 level it is recommended that you replace
alkaline batteries or
recharge your NiMH (Nickel
Metal Hydride) battery
pack.
Only the Cobra NiMH
battery (Part # FA-BP)
pack can be recharged.
Note
NiMH rechargeable battery
Pack (item #FA-BP) and 2
port desktop charger
(item #FA-CH) are not
included with this unit.
See Accessories section on
page 54.
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When desired subchannel is displayed push and
release button.If key stroke tone is on,
an audible tone will confirm your selection.
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Operation
Calling
Another
Party
Calling Another Party
To alert another party that you wish to
communicate:
1
Turn onyour MicroTalk 2-way radio.
An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on.
The LCD will go through a 3 second self test
and then to operational mode.
2
Place antenna in full
upright position.
3
Select desired channel bypushing and
releasing buttons.
4
Push and release button.The indicator
icon will flash and the icon will remain on
for 3 seconds.The unit you are calling will hear
a 2 second ring tone.
Operation
Note
Both the calling and re ce i ving units must be on same
channel and subchannel fo r
the call function to wo r k .
Note
Your incoming “Ca l l ”a u d i o
ringing level is dependent on
your unit’s volume setting.
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Wait for the party’s response or proceed to
“Talking To Another Party”section on next
page.
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Operation
Talking to
Another
Party
Note
Both units must be on same
channel and subchannel to
communicate.
Talking To Another Party
To send your outgoing message:
1
Turn on your MicroTalk 2-way radio.
An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on.
The LCD will go through a 3 second self test
and then go to operational mode.
2
Place antenna in full
upright position.
3
Push and hold button.
4
The i con will appe a r.
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Hold mic about
2 inches from
mouth. Speak in
a normal voice.
Release button
and listen for
response.
Operation
Note
While PTT button is
depressed you cannot
receive incoming calls.
Note
When you release the
PTT button,the person you
are talking to will hear a
tone indicating that it’s ok
to talk.See Talk
Confirmation Tone section
on page 14.
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Operation
Talk
Confirmation
Tone
Listening For
Another Party
Note
While PTT button is depre s s e d
you cannot re ce i ve inco m i n g
co m m u n i ca t i o n s.
Talk Confirmation Tone
Your listener will hear an
audible tone when you
release the PTT button.
This alerts the other party
t h at you are finished talki n g
and it’s OK for them to be g i n
t a l ki n g.
Listening For Another Party
When finished talking:
Listening
mode.
1
Release button to receive incoming
transmissions.
Your MicroTalk is always in listening mode when
the PTT button is not pressed and you are not in
function mode. See Advanced Features section
on page 22.
Auto Squelch
Your MicroTalk is equipped with Auto Squelch,
which automatically shuts off weak transmissions
and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or
if you have reached your range limit.
Maximum Range Extender
Auto squelch can be temporarily removed
to allow all signals to enter by pressing the
button (Maximum Range Extender).
1
Push and hold the button to allow all signals
to ente r.
Operation
Auto Squelch
Maximum
Range
Extender
Note
To learn more about the
range of your MicroTalk ,
see MicroTalk Range
Section on page 18.
Range is dependent on
battery condition and
geographic territory.
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Operation
Listening to
Weather
Channels
Listening toWeather Channels
1
Turn on your MicroTALK 2 -way radio.An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on.The LCD
will go through a 3 second self test and then
go operational mode.
2
Place antenna in full
upright position.
Listening to Weather Channels
4
Press the buttons to select the
appropriate channels for your area.
5
To exit weather reception,press the or
button.The radio will go to the last FRS
channel and CTCSS sub-channel.
Operation
Listening to
Weather
Channels
3
Push and release button until
icon flashes.The last weather channel tuned
will be displayed.
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MicroTalk Range
MicroTalk
Range
MicroTalk Range
Your Mi c ro Talk Radio has a range of up to 2 miles.
This effective range can be shortened under
some conditions.
1. Under flat,o pe n
conditions you will
ex pe ri e n ce the
Mi c ro Ta l k’s maximum ra n g e.
2. Range can be
re d u ced by buildings
and foliage in the
p ath of the signal.
3. Range will be
f u rther re d u ced by
dense foliage and
hilly te rra i n .
Making Life Easier and Safer
MicroTalk 2-Way Radios Can Make Life
Easier and Safer
As you become familiar with your MicroTalk
Radio you will find many of your own uses for
the unit.
Some suggestions include:
1. Talking with fellow
hikers.
2. Keeping track
of the kids in a
shopping mall.
MicroTalk
2-Way Radios
Can Make
Life Easier
and Safer
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To achieve maximum
range the auto squelch
can be ove r ri d d e n .
Re fer to Maximum
Range Extender sect i o n
on page 15.
continued
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