Cobra MICROTALK CXR825C Owner's Manual

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Making Life Easier and Safer

Owner’s Manual

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English

TWO-WAYRADIO MODEL

CXR825C

Printed in China

Part No. 480-630-P

Version A

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
shop

ping a

t the mall.

Secure your microTALK
radio while on the go.

Carrying your microTALK radio with
you is easy when using the belt clip.

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

For Assistance in Canada or the U.S.A.

In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you need
to operate your microTALK

®

radio. If you require further assistance

after reading this manual, Cobra E

lectronics offers the following

customer assistance services:

Automated Help Desk

English. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week [phone] (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday
(except holidays) [phone], ext. 2-264 (phone).

Questions

Faxes can be received at [phone] (fax).

Technical Assistance

English and French. www.cobra.ca (on-line: F

requently Asked
Questions).
English and Spanish. [e-mail] (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside Canada, the U.S.A. or in French

C

ontact Your Local Dealer

©2009 Cobra Electronics Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

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For more information or to
order any of our products,

please visit our website:

www.cobra.com

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Product Features

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Product Features

Introduction

Introduction

Industry Canada Notice:

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause inter ference, and

2) this device must accept any inter ference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.

«IC» before the equipment certification number signifies
that the Industry Canada technical specifications were
met. It does not guarantee that the certified product will
operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Important FCC Licensing Information

This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service
(GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) license in the U.S.A.
See page 27 for licensing and other related information.

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

Features

• 22 Channels

Seven shared with
FRS/GMRS, seven
FRS only, eight
GMRS only

• 10 Channel NOAA

ALL Hazards Radio

• 142 Privacy Codes

(38 CTCSS codes/
104 DCS codes)

• Hands-Free

Operation (VOX)

• VibrAlert

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Silent Paging

• 10 Channel
Memory

• Signal
Strength Meter

• Scan
Channels, privacy
codes, memory

• Se

lectable

H

i•Med•Low Power

In GMRS

• Backlit

LCD Display

• Button Lock

• Call Alert
10 selectable
tones

• Speaker/

Microphone/
Charge Jack

• Roger Beep
Selectable on/off

• Battery/

Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones
Selectable on/off

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum Range

Extender

• Belt Clip

1. Antenna

2. External Speaker/
Microphone/Charge Jack

3. Backlit LCD Display

4. Mode Button

5. Channel Up/Down Button

6. Hi-Low Power Button

7. Speaker/Mi

cro

phone

8. On/Off Power Button

9. Lock/Enter Button

10. Volume Up/Down Button

11. Light/Max Range Button

12. Talk Button

13. Call Button

14. Wrist Strap Connector

15. Belt Clip

16. Battery Compartment

17. Battery Door Latch

1. Signal Strength Meter Icon

2. Call Alert and
VibrAlert Icon

3. Lock Icon

4. Keystroke Tones Icon

5. DCS Icon

6. Roger BeepIcon

7. VOX Icon

8. NOAA All Hazards
Radio Icon

9. Memory Icon

10. CTCSS Icon

11. Memory Location Number

12. Privacy Code Numbers

13. Receive/Transmit Icon

14. Hi-Med-Low Power Icons

15. Battery Low Indicator

16. Scan Icon

17. Power Saver Icon

18. Channel Numbers

1

2

3

4

5

7

6

10

12

13

9

14

15

16

17

8

11

Backlit LCD Display

1

2

3

4

6

9

10

13

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18

11

14

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8

12

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Warranty

Warranty

Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s) & Charger

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For Products Purchased in Canada

Your new Cobra GMRS radios and charger are covered by a one-year
replacement warranty. If any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this
product within one year from the original date of purchase, it will be
replaced. Please return the GMRS radio or charger to your dealer with
original or copy of dated proof of purchase

. T

his warranty does not cover
damages due to careless handling, negligence, accident, abuse or failure to
follow operating instructions. Alteration of this product or defacing of the
serial number cancels all obligations of this warranty. This warranty gives
you specified legal rights. Additional warranty rights may be provided by
law in some areas.

For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics

C

orporation warrants that its Cobra GMRS radios and
charger, 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, defectiv

e GMRS
radios, chargers, 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 w

arranty.

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 r

esides

outside the U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness

for a particular pur pose are limited in du ration to the length of this
warranty. Cobra sh all not be liable for any incidental, conse quential or
other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss
of use or cost of installation.

Some states do not allow limitations on how l

ong a

n 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 Canada or the U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.

90-Day Warranty on Cobra Lithium Ion Rechargeable Batteries

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

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Operation Customer Assistance Warranty

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. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place.
Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.

Remove Belt Clip

Rechargeable Battery Pack and
Desktop Charger

To install or replace battery pack:

1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip

latch and sliding clip up.

Pull Up Latch

2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove

the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert lithium ion battery pack. Position

battery pack as shown in radio.

Insert Battery Pack

4. Replace battery compartment cover

and belt clip.

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Estimated operation time on full charge:
12 hours.

Rechargeable battery packs must be recycled
or disposed of properly in compliance with all
applicable laws. They may not be thrown in
the trash.

Certain states or municipalities require recycling
and have established collection programs. Please
contact your local waste removal authority for
instructions, or return to Cobra for recycling.

Wrap battery packs carefully and mail postage
prepaid to: Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500
West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA,
Attn: Battery Recycling.

Do not put battery packs into fire or
expose to high heat. They may explode.

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For charging microTALK radio(s) in desktop
charger:

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

2. Insert round connector of 120-volt adapter

into jack on back of charger.

3. Plug 120-volt adapter into electrical outlet.

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.

It normally takes a

bout 15 hours to fully recharge b

attery pack.
Battery pack will not be damaged if it stays in the charging well
longer than that.

Note: To charge a single radio, you can bypass the desktop charger
and simply insert the wall adapter’s round connector directly into
the speaker/microphone/charge jack located on the top of the radio.

Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for
recharging yo

ur C

obra microTALK radio.

Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.

Turning on Your microTALK Radio

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Press and hold the 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, Mode or Power buttons are pressed.

Battery Low

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When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon
will blink. Your batteries should be recharged.

Auto Battery Save

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Your microTALK radio has a unique circuit
designed to extend battery life. If there are
no transmissions for 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.

2. With the microphone about 2 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/privacy code
to communicate.

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Using Your Radio

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Operation

Insert Radio(s)

On/Off Power

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

Talk Button

2 Inches (5 cm)
from Mouth

Quick Start

1. Press and hold the 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.

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Using Your Radio

Channels

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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 by FRS and
GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only.
Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.

See page 26 for FRS/GMRS frequency
allocations and compatibility charts.

Listening for a Response

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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.

Call Button

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To alert another person that you are calling:
– 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.

See page 24 on how to select from
10 available call tone settings.

Operation

Selectable High•Medium•Low
Power Output

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When in close proximity to another party or during
favorable conditions, you can switch from High to
Medium to Low Power to extend battery life.

This feature applies to GMRS Channels
1 through 7 and 15 through 22 only.
Channels 8 through 14 operate
exclusively on low power.

To switch from high to medium to low power:
– Press and release the Hi•Low button.

When in High Power and using Channels 1
thr

ough 7

and 15 through 22, the Hi icon will

be visible in the LCD display.
When in Medium Power and using Channels 1

through 7 and 15 through 22, the Med icon will
be visible in the LCD.

When in Low Power or while using Channels 8
through 14, the Low icon will be visible in the
display.

To Illuminate Display

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

Channel Button

Channel Number

Listening

Call Button

Hi-Low Button

Hi Power Icon

Low Power Icon

Light/Max Range

Medium Power Icon

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Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack

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Your microTALK radio can be fitted with an external Speaker/Microphone,
freeing your hands for other tasks. This same jack also serves as the
connecting point for the wall charger/adapter.

To attach a speaker/microphone:

1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge

tab on top of your microTALK radio.

2. Insert the plug into the speaker/

microphone/charge jack.

To connect a wall charg

er/adapter:

1

. Open the speaker/microphone/charge

tab on top of your microTALK radio.

2. Insert the wall charger/adapter plug

into the speaker/microphone/charge jack.

Signal Strength Meter

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Your microTALK radio has a Signal Strength
Meter that shows the strength of your incoming

and outgoing transmissions. The ascending bars
next to the signal strength indicate the strength
of the signal. The greater the number of bars
visible, the stronger the signal. The fewer
number of bars visible, the weaker the signal.

microTALK Range

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Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

In flat, 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 t

he r

adio can communicate.

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

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Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

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Your microTALK radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which
automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise
due to terrain and conditions. This slightly reduces the Maximum
Range at which signals can be heard.

You can turn off auto squelch to allow all signals to be
received and extend the maximum range of your radio.

To briefly turn off auto squelch:
– Press the Ligh

t/Max R

ange button

for less than five seconds.

If you hear two beeps, you have turned
the maximum range extender on (see below).

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

for at least five seconds until you hear
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 Feature

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The Lock feature locks the Channel, Mode, Hi•Low and Power
buttons to prevent accidental operation.

To turn the lock feature on or off:
– Press and hold the Lock/Enter 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.

Operation

Light/Max Range

Lock/Enter Button

Lock Mode

Speaker/Microphone/
Charge Jack

Signal Strength

Maximum Range

Reduced Range

Reduced Range