Cobra CX312 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Introduction

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.

Making Life Easier and Safer

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Belt Clip

Customer Assistance

Secure your microTALK radio while on the go.

Carrying your microTALK when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.

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

radio with you is easy

For Assistance in the U.S.A.

In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you need to operate your microTALK reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:

Automated Help Desk

English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone). Customer Assistance Operators

English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).

Questions English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).

Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).

For more information or to

order any of our products,

please visit our website:

www.cobra.com

TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

CX312

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Part No. 480-830-P

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English and Spanish. productinfo

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

radio. If you require further assistance after

@cobra.com (e-mail).

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

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Product Features

Introduction

Product Features

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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

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CHANNEL

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

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Features

• 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only.

• 10 Channel Weather 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

Product Features

Backlit LCD Display

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

Important FCC Licensing Information

This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. See page 15 for licensing and other related information.

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

Warranty

Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s)

For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.

Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective microTALK radios, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product damaged by accident; 2) In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed; 4) If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.

90-Day Warranty on Rechargeable Batteries

For products purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada.

Trademark Acknowledgement

, microTALK®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, VibrAlert®

Cobra and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark

of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

Acknowledgement

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Introduction

Caring for Your microTALK® Radio

Your microTALK 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.

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radio will give you years of trouble-free service

Installing Batteries

To install or replace batteries:

Remove Belt Clip

Pull Up Lock Latch

Insert Batteries

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

2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert 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.

To charge batteries in radio:

Radio Charger Jack

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.

Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged. Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio. If you are planning to buy NiMh batteries, please purchase Cobra

supplied batteries only.

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Operation

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MODE

CHANNEL

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CHANNEL

Using Your Radio

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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 finished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a response.

Turning on Your microTALK® Radio

Mode/Power

CALL

MODE

Press and hold the Mode/Power button until you hear 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

The battery charge status is shown on the display. Four bars indicates fully charged.

Battery Charge Status

radio is now in Standby mode,

Battery Low

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.

The radio will display flashing 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 Power 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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Talk Button

Two Inches (5 cm) from Mouth

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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 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 to communicate.

To Select a Channel

Channel Button

CHANNEL

Channel Number

With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.

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

Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS/ GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.

See page 14 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.

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Operation

CALL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

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MODE

CHANNEL

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MODE

CHANNEL

Using Your Radio

Listening for a Response

Listening

Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed.

radio is always in

To Adjust Volume

Volume Button

VOLUME

Volume Level

Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button.

A double beep sound is used to indicate

CHANNEL

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

Call Button

CALL

Press and release the Call button. The other person will hear a two second call

tone. This tone is used only to establish voice communications.

MODE

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

To Illuminate Display

Light/Max Range

Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

Your microTALK 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.

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

radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions

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Light/Max Range

To temporarily turn off auto squelch:

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

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To turn maximum range extender on: – Press and hold the Light/Max Range button

for at least five seconds until you hear

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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

Lock Button

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MODE

Lock Icon

The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel Down and Mode/Power buttons to prevent

accidental operation.

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

two seconds.

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

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Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

Maximum Range

V OLUM

Reduced Range

In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum range.

Buildings and foliage in the path of the

NNEL

CHA

CA L

signal can reduce the range of the radio. Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further

reduce the range of the radio. On FRS Channels 8 through 14, your radio

V O

HAN C

automatically switches to low power, which

C ALL

MOD

will limit the range the radio can communicate.

Remember, you can achieve maximum

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CHA

CA LL

range by using maximum range extender. See page 4 for details.

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Operation

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Using Your Radio

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

CALL

MODE

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. When

Privacy Codes

Your microTALK 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.

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Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

Mode/Power

CALL

MODE

Privacy Code

Channel Button

CHANNEL

To select a CTCSS privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press

the Mode/Power button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display.

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 enter the new setting

and return to Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds

to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

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

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Mode Functions

VOLUME

CHANNEL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

Set DCS Privacy Codes

Mode/Power

CALL

MODE

DCS Privacy Code

Channel Button

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 enter the new setting and return to

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting

and return to Standby mode.

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

In VOX mode, your microTALK® radio can be used “hands-free,” automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

Mode/Power

CALL

MODE

VOX Icon

Channel Button

To select a DCS privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power

button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display (01 through 83).

If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the DCS icon and “OFF.” To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button while the display is flashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you

CHANNEL

will then be able to proceed to step 2.

To turn VOX mode on or off:

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

flashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.

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

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the

selected On or Off setting and proceed

CHANNEL

to other functions.

b. Press the Lock button to enter the selected On

or Off setting and return to Standby mode.

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Mode/Power

CALL

MODE

VOX Sensitivity Level

Channel Button

CHANNEL

To set VOX sensitivity:

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

flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.

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 enter the selected

setting and return to Standby mode.

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

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Mode Functions

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Operation

Channel Scan

Your microTALK

Mode/Power

CALL

MODE

Scan Channels

Channel Button

CHANNEL

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.

Mode Functions

radio can automatically scan channels.

To scan channels:

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

on the display.

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

The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels.

The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan all channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel for 10 seconds.

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.

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Privacy Code Scan

Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83) within one channel. Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time.

Select Channel

Mode/Power

CALL

MODE

Scan Privacy Codes

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.

To scan privacy codes:

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

3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected.

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c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby.

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VOLUME

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Mode Functions

Five Call Tone Settings

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

Mode/Power

CALL

MODE

Call Tone Setting

To change a call tone setting:

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.

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

CHANNEL

enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock button to enter the new setting

and 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 finished talking and it is OK for them to speak.

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CALL

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Roger Beep Off

To turn roger beep on or off:

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

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 enter the

new setting and return to Standby mode.

b. Press the Lock button to enter the new setting

and return to Standby mode.

Channel Button

CHANNEL

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Weather Radio Channels

You can use your microTALK radio to listen to weather channels transmitting in your area.

Weather Button

Hazards Radio Icon

Channel Button

CHANNEL

To listen to Weather Radio channels:

1. Press the Weather button until the WX icon

and the currently selected weather channel is displayed.

2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change weather channels.

3. The WX weather icon will continue to be displayed when in weather mode.

4. To exit weather mode, press and hold the

Weather button until On or Off is displayed.

Weather (WX) Alert Mode

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Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically receive NOAA Hazard Alert radio signals and warnings from designated NOAA

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

This feature is set to OFF by default.

Mode/Power

CALL

MODE

Weather Button

To turn Weather Alert On or Off:

1. Press the Weather/Lock button until the Weather

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

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.

Make sure the strongest Weather channel is selected for your area using the NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels selection in the previous menu.

This radio is rain resistant to JIS3 standards.

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General Specifications

Operation

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General Specifications

FRS/GMRS Frequency

Allocation and Compatibility

Important: Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels

may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency. For example, a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel GMRS tuned to Channel 15. Please refer to the chart below for channel/ frequency number compatibility.

A = Channel No. for 22 Channel FRS/GMRS Models B = Channel No. for 15 Channel GMRS Models C = Type of Radio Service D = Frequency in MHz E = Power Output

A B C D E

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

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED

This two-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. A user must be licensed prior to operating on Channels 1 through 7 on high power or 15 through 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio. Serious penalties could re sult for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules. Operation of this radio is subject to additional rules specified in 47 C.F.R. Part 95.

Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC, which should be used for station identification when operating this radio. GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of their transmission time.

For licensing information and application forms, please call the FCC Hotline at 800-418-FORM. Request form #159 and form #605. Questions regarding the license application should be directed to the FCC at 888-CALL-FCC. Additional information is available on the FCC’s website at www.fcc.gov.

Channel 1 through 7 on low power and channels 8 through 14 comprise the FRS (Family Radio Service). No license is required to operate on the FRS.

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Safety Information for microTALK Radios

Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the talk button is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices.

Important

FCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.

Normal Position

Hold the transmitter approximately 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

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.

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.

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Product Service

Product Service Questions

For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if parts are missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the store. See customer assistance on page A1.

For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before sending your radio. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned.

1) For warranty repair include a copy of the original sales receipt.

If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.

2) Send the entire product.

3) Enclose a detailed description of the problem along with the name

and address of where the product is to be returned.

4) Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible,

use the original packing material.

5) Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such

as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service:

Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.

6) If the radio is under warranty, it will be repaired or exchanged depending

on the model.

Please allow approximately three to four weeks before contacting Cobra for status. If the radio is out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.

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For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for product service information.

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