Owner’s Manual
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
CXT1095 FLT CW KEM-ML38202-25A
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
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 replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.
The radio’s LCD display will show a blinking charging status indicator while charging.
Auto Battery Save
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
Two Inches (5 cm) from Mouth
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 arenished 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
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.
See page 17 for frequency allocations charts.
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Introduction
Making Life Easier and Safer
Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK® radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include:
Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall.
Secure your microTALK® radio while on the go.
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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.
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Call Button
Press and release the Call button.
The other person will hear a three second call tone. This tone is used only to establish voice communications.
See page 9 on how to select between ten call tone settings.
LED/S.O.S. Flashlight
LED/S.O.S. Flashlight Press the LED ashlight button below 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 LEDashlight button to turn on. Press and release to turn off the ashlight or S.O.S. function.
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
Your microTALK® radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached your
Maximum Range limit.
You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on maximum range extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.
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Introduction
Product Features
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Lock Function
The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel Down, Volume Up, Volume Down and Mode/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
To turn the lock on or off:
Press and hold the Call/Lock button for 3-4 seconds.
A double beep sound is used to con rm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode,
the Lock icon will be displayed.
microTALK® Range
Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
In at, open country your radio will operate at maximum range.
Buildings and foliage in the path of the 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 automatically switches to low power, which will limit the range the radio can communicate.
Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender. See page 4 for details.
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Backlit LCD Display
Features
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Channels, privacy codes
•Backlit LCD Display
•LED Flashlight
•Call Alert
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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® radio. When scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features
will be displayed in the same predetermined order:
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
Set DCS Privacy Code
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
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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Caring for Your microTALK® Radio
Your microTALK® radio will give you years of trouble-free service
if cared for properly. Handle the radio gently. Keep the radio away from dust. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.
Installing Batteries
To install or replace batteries:
Remove Belt Clip
Insert Batteries
Tip of Belt Clip
Radio Charger Jack
1.Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.
2.Loosen the two top and bottom screws on the back of the radio to remove the battery compartment cover. HINT: the screws should be loose enough (and sticking up) that you could use them to help pull off the battery door if needed.
3.Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings.
4.Replace battery compartment cover, screw down the screws and re-attach the belt clip.
5.Tighten the screws using the tip of the belt clip to secure the battery door to the radio. Do not overtighten. Only use the tip of the belt clip to tighten the screws.
•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:
1.Check to see that the batteries are inserted properly.
2.Insert the cable into the charge jack located at the top of the radio.
3.Plug the charging cable into a 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.
•It normally takes about 15 hours to fully charge batteries.
•Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.
This radio oats with included NiMH batteries.
It may not oat with some other AA batteries.
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Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
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 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 the Channel Up
or Channel Down button while the display is ashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers ashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2.
2.Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.
3.When your desired CTCSS privacy code is displayed, press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions, or press Talk button to return to Standby mode.
Set DCS Privacy Codes
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 ash on the display (00 through 83).
If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will ash the DCS icon and “OFF.” To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the
Channel Up or Channel Down button while the display is ashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers ashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2.
2.Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a DCS privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.
3.When DCS privacy code is displayed, press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions, or press the Talk button to return to Standby mode.
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Operation
Using Your Radio
For charging microTALK radio(s) in desktop charger:
1.Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.
2.Insert the micro-USB cable into jack on back of charger. Note: Charger should be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.
3.Plug the charging cable into a power source. 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 until the charging is complete.
Quick Start
1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button to turn on your radio.
2.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel.
Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.
3.Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone.
4.When nished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a response.
Turning on Your microTALK® Radio
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.
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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:
1.Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon ashes 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.When VOX is turned on or off, press the Mode/Power button to proceed to other functions, or press Talk button to return to Standby mode.
To set VOX sensitivity:
1.Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX iconashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.
The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed with letters “L” and a Number 1 through 5, with Number 5 being the most sensitive level and Number 1 being the least sensitive level.
2.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting.
3.When VOX is turned on or off, press the Mode/Power button to proceed to other functions, or press Talk button to return to Standby mode.
Mode Functions (continued on back side)
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