Cobra AM845 User Manual

Product Features

1. Antenna

2. External Speaker/ Microphone/ USB Charge Jack

3. Mode/Power Button

4. Call Button

5. Channel Up/Down Buttons

6. Backlit LCD Display

7. Speaker/Microphone

8. Volume Up/Down Buttons

9. LED Light Button

10. Talk Button

11. Memory/Escape Button

12. Max Range Button

13. Scan Button

14. Wrist Strap Connection

15. Belt Clip

16. Battery Compartment

17. Battery Door Latch

18. Rubberized Grips

19. LED Flashlight

20. Lock Button

Radio Controls and Indicators

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TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

AM845

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

KEM-ML38403

Product Features

English

Features

• 8 Channels

•

121 Privacy Codes

(38 CTCSS codes/ 83 DCS codes)

•

Hands-Free Operation

(VOX)

•

VibrAlert®

• Scan Channels, privacy codes

• Backlit LCD Display

• LED 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 Extender

•

Belt Clip

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

Backlit LCD Display

1. Battery Level Indicator

2. Roger Beep Icon

3. VOX Icon

4. VibrAlert® / Call Alert Icon

5. Lock Icon

6. Key Tone Icon

7. DCS/CTCSS Icons

8. Scan/Memory Icon

9. Memory Channel Number

10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

11. Power Saver Icon

12. Channel Numbers

13. Receive/Transmit Icon

Product Information Caring for Your Radio

This MicroTALK radio has been manufactured to meet all required standards for radio equipment using PMR 446 frequencies as authorized. The use of this two-way radio product involves the public airways and its use may be subject to local laws or requlations. Contact your radio licensing authority for more information.

Your MicroTALK radio will give you years of trouble-free service if cared for properly. Here are a few suggestions:

• Handle the radio gently.

• Keep it away from dust.

• Never put the radio in water or in a damp place.

• Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.

*You are not allowed to use channels 1 and 2 in France. This situation can change; please contact the French radio licensing authority for more information.

Operation

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Installing Batteries

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To install or replace batteries:

1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip

latch and sliding clip up.

Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the battery

compartment cover.

Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable batteries or non-

rechargeable alkaline batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings.

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.

Caution - Risk of fire or explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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 source.

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. Maximum/Minimum Operating Range: -20°C to +45°C. Maximum SAR values: 0.934W/kg for FM 25KHz (boby-Worn).

Remove Belt Clip

Pull Up Lock Latch

Insert Batteries

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Radio Charger Jack

Turning on Your microTALK® Radio

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Press and hold the Mode/Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on.

Your microTALK

radio is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the Talk, Call or Mode/Power buttons are pressed.

Quick Start

1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button to turn on your radio.

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.

Press and hold the Talk button while

speaking into the microphone.

When finished talking, release the Talk

button and listen for a response.

For charging microTALK radio(s) in desktop charger:

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

Insert the micro-USB cable into jack on back

of charger.

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 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 on the top of the radio.

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

Product Features

Using Your Radio

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PMR

SCAN

Mode/Power

Battery Low

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When battery power is low, the final bar in the 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.

Auto Battery Save

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If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and the Power Saver icon will flash in the display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

Communicating with Another Person

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1. Press and hold the Talk button.

With the microphone about two inches (5 cm) from

your mouth, speak in a normal voice.

Release the Talk button when you are

finished talking and listen for a response.

You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button.

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

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

PMR

SCAN

Talk Button

Two Inches (5 cm) from Mouth

PMR

SCAN

Channel Button

Channel Number

The radio will display flashing battery icon while charging.

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To Select a Channel

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With the radio on, select any of the 8 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.

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

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

Product Features

Using Your Radio

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.

To Adjust Volume

•

Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button.

A double beep sound is used to indicate the minimum and maximum volume levels (1 through 8).

Call Button

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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 14 on how to select between ten call tone settings.

PMR

SCAN

Volume Button

PMR

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Call Button

Listening

Volume Level

LED/S.O.S. Flashlight

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Press and release the LED flashlight button below the TALK button to use the LED flashlight located at the bottom of the radio.

To activate S.O.S. function, press and hold the LED flashlight button to turn on. Press and release to turn off the flashlight or S.O.S. function.

Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

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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.

Can temporaily turn off auto squelch for having maximum range extension allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio

PMR

SCAN

LED/S.O.S. Flashlight

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