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The Cobra line of quality products includes:
CB Radios • microTALK® Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors •
Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems • Handheld GPS Receivers •
Mobile GPS Navigation Systems • HighGear® Accessories •
CobraMarine™ VHF Radios • Marine Chartplotters •
Power Inverters • Accessories
Owner’s Manual
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Making Life Easier and Safer
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.
Belt Clip
Wrist Strap
Secure your microTALK® radio while on the go.
Carrying your microTALK® radio with you is easy when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.
The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse, or backpack. Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer.
Customer Assistance
For Assistance in 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 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 6:00 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). English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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Product Features
Introduction
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Battery |
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Talk
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Call
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Microphone/
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LCD
Display
Channel
Up/Down
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Lock
Button
Mode/Power
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Speaker/
Microphone
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Product Features
Introduction
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Important FCC Licensing Information |
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This radio operates on General Mobile Radio |
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Warranty and Trademark
Acknowledgement
Warranty
Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s) & Charger
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For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK® 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, defective microTALK® 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.
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 GA-3ANC Rechargeable Batteries
For products purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Trademark Acknowledgement
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Cobra®, microTALK®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, VibrAlert® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
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Caring for Your microTALK® Radio
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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 Batteries and Charger •
To install or replace batteries:
1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.
Pull Up Lock Latch
Insert Batteries
Radio Charger Jack
2.Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover.
3.Insert the supplied four (4) AAA rechargeable batteries (also works with non-rechargeable alkaline batteries). Position batteries according to polarity markings.
4.Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.
To charge batteries in radio:
1.Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly. See above for battery installation instructions.
connector of wall charger/adapter into the charge jack located at the top of the radio. The wall charger/adapter has two round connectors which enables you to charge either one or two radios at a time.
3. Plug the wall charger/adapter into electrical outlet.
It normally takes 15 hours to fully recharge batteries. It is not recommended to recharge batteries more than 24 hours. Estimated operation time on a full charge is 8 hours.
Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and wall charger/adapter for recharging your Cobra microTALK® radio. Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used.
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Using Your Radio
Operation
The Basics to Get You Started
Your microTALK® radio is easy to use.
To get started, simply:
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 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.
Mode/Power
Battery Low
Battery Save
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