Cobra Electronics 21510A 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

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

For Assistance Outside The U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

For more information or to

order any of our products,

please visit our website:

www.cobra.com

TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

CXT1035R FLT C

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Printed in China

Part No. 480-960-P

English

Version G3

@cobra.com (e-mail).

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

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Product Features

Introduction

Product Features

TRI

MEM

WATCH

ESC

VOLUME

CALL

MODE

1. Antenna

2. External Speaker/ Microphone/ USB Charge Jack

3. Mode/Power Button

4. Call/Lock 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

SCAN

CHANNEL

11. Memory/Escape Button

12. Tri-Watch Button

13. Scan Button

14. Rewind-Say-Again

15. Wrist Strap Connection

16. Belt Clip

17. Battery Compartment

18. Battery Door Screws (2)

19. Rubberized Grips

20. LED Flashlight

21. Weather Button

Introduction

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)

Button

• Hands-Free Operation (VOX)

• VibrAlert Silent Paging

• Rewind-Say-Again

• Tri-Watch

• Scan Channels, privacy codes

• Backlit LCD Display

• LED Flashlight

• Call Alert Five 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

• Belt Clip

Product Features

Backlit LCD Display

1. Battery Level Indicator

2. Roger Beep Icon

3. VOX Icon

4. Weather Icon

5. Lock Icon

6. Hi/Med/Low Power Icon

7. DCS/CTCSS Icons

8. Scan/Memory Icon

9. Weather Alert Icon

10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

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BURP Power Saver

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

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s):

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference, 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 21 for licensing and other related information.

Vox

TW DCS Scan CTCSS Mem

11. Power Saver Icon

12. Channel Numbers

13. Receive/Transmit Icon

14. Memory Channel Number

15. VibrAlert® / Call Alert Icon

16. Key Tone Icon

17. BURP Icon

18. Rewind-Say-Again® Icon

19. Signal Strength Meter

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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. 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

Insert Batteries

Tip of Belt Clip

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.

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.

Radio Charger Jack

To charge batteries in radio:

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 floats with included NiMH battery. It may not float with some other AA batteries.

Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement

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Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s)

For Products Purchased in Canada

Your new Cobra GMRS radios 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 to your dealer with original or copy of dated proof of purchase. This 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 Corporation warrants that its Cobra GMRS radios 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 GMRS 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 Canada or 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

Cobra®, microTALK®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Rewind-Say-Again the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

All other trademarks and trade names are those of their respected owners.

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VibrAlert® and

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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

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.

accessible.

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

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.

radio is now in Standby mode,

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Battery Low

Vox

D LO WX

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.

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The radio’s LCD display will show a blinking charging staus indicator while charging.

Auto Battery Save

Battery Save Mode

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

Talk Button

Two Inches (5 cm) from Mouth

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To Select a Channel

Channel Button

CHANNEL

Channel Number

HI MED LO WX

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/privacy code to communicate.

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.

TW DC

Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15

CTCSS

through 22 are GMRS only.

See page 20 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.

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Operation

CALL

MODE

CALL

MOD

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

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 11 on how to select between ten call tone settings.

LED/S.O.S. Flashlight

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

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.

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Lock Function

Lock Button

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

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To turn the lock on or off:

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Lock Icon

– Press and hold the Call/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.

microTALK® Range

Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

Maximum Range

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Reduced Range

MEM ESC

V O L U M E

Reduced Range

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

Buildings and foliage in the path of the

TRI

MEM

SCAN

H-M-L

WATCH

ESC

V OL

NEL

A H C

signal can reduce the range of the radio.

A L L

ODE

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

On FRS Channels 8 through 14, your radio

TRI

SCAN

H-M-L

WATCH

L E N N A H C

A L L

automatically switches to low power, which will limit the range the radio can communicate.

TRI

MEM

SCAN

H-M-L

WATCH

ESC

AN H C

A L L

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Operation

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

MODE

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

Set DCS Privacy Codes Set Hi-Mid-Low Power 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 Set Rewind-Say-Again 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

MODE

Privacy Code

TW DCS Scan CTCSS Mem

Channel Button

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.

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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.”

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The display will then show the small

CHANNEL

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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.

numbers flashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2.

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.

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Operation

TW DCS Scan

Mode Functions

Set DCS Privacy Codes

Mode/Power

MODE

DCS Privacy Code

CTCSS Mem

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, press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions, or press Talk button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

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 (00 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 will then

CHANNEL

be able to proceed to step 2.

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Set High/Medium/Low (H-M-L) Power Button

Your radio can transmit selectively at 0.5, 1, or 2 watts of power Use the low power setting for short-range communications and use the high power setting for long-range communications.

Mode/Power

MODE

Channel Button

CHANNEL

Hi/Med/Lo Icon

To toggle between H-M-L Power Modes:

1. Press the Mode/Power button until HI MED LO

icon appears.

2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select between High/Medium/Low power.

3. When the desired power is selected, press the Mode/Power button to proceed to other functions, or press Talk button to return to Standby mode.

Vox

HI MED LO

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Mode Functions

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

MODE

VOX Icon

Vox

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. When VOX is turned on or off, press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting

and proceed to other functions, or press Talk button to return to Standby mode.

Channel Button

CHANNEL

Mode/Power

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.

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 sensitivity is selected, press the

Mode/Power button to enter the new setting

and proceed to other functions, or press Talk button to return to Standby mode.

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Ten Call Tone Settings

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

Mode/Power

MODE

To change a call tone setting:

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the

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letter “C” and the current call tone number (01 through 10) is displayed. The current

Call Tone Setting

call tone will sound for three seconds.

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 enter the

Channel Button

b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to

CHANNEL

VibrAlert® and Call Alert

Call Tone On/ Vibrate On

new setting and proceed to other functions.

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return

to Standby mode.

Your MicroTALK signals by sounding an audible call tone or an audible tone with VibrAlert

radio can alert you to incoming

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To change call settings:

1. Press the Mode button until the Call Setting

icon flashes on the display. The current setting

Call Tone On/ Vibrate Off

(“01” vibrate + ring, “02” ring only) is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the call setting.

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode button to enter the new

setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return

to Standby mode.

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Mode Functions

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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.

Mode/Power

MODE

Roger Beep On

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 proceed to other functions.

b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to

Channel Button

CHANNEL

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to enter

the new setting and return to Standby mode.

Key Tone On/Off

When Key Tone is On, an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed.

Mode/Power

MODE

Channel Button

CHANNEL

b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to

To turn key tone on or off:

1. Current key tone status On/Off will flash.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button

to select key tone on or off.

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the Standby mode.

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to enter

the new setting and return to Standby mode.

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Rewind-Say-Again®

Rewind On/Off

If Rewind is enabled, the last 20 seconds of incoming audio is recorded and you can play back calls by pressing the Rewind button.

Mode/Power

MODE

Rewind-Say-Again Button

SCAN

Rewind-Say-Again Icon

To set the Rewind mode ON or OFF:

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the Rewind

icon appears.

2. Press Channel Up/Down button to select ON or OFF.

3. Press Push-to-talk (PTT) button to save entry.

Use the Cobra exclusive Rewind-Say-Again feature to replay or record the last 20 seconds of an incoming audio transmission.

Example 1:

When music or conversation creates too much noise to hear an inbound message clearly, press the

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REWIND button to hear the message a second time.

Channel Button

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Example 2:

When listening to an urgent message with confusing background noise, press the REWIND button to hear the message a second time. To erase the recorded

CHANNEL

audio, hold down the REWIND button while turning on the radio. 2 confirmation beeps will be heard indicating that the recorded audio has been erased.

Hold the Rewind button to lock the recording memory (the Rewind icon flashing) and save the currently recorded transmission.

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Mode Functions

10 Memory Locations

Your microTALK radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing your most frequently used channels and channel/privacy code combinations. These Memory Locations can be selected individually or can be scanned.

MEM/ESC Button

MEM

ESC

Channel Button

CHANNEL

MEM/ESC Button

MEM

ESC

Channel Button

CHANNEL

TW DCS Scan

Memory Channel

CTCSS Mem

To program a memory location:

Press and hold the MEM/ESC button. Memory icon

and the Memory Location show on the display.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button

to select the memory location (0 through 9).

If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display.

3. Press the MEM/ESC button to enter a

new memory location or edit an already programmed memory location.

4. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button

to select the memory location.

5. Press the MEM/ESC button. The channel

numbers will flash on the display.

6. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button

to select a channel (1 through 22).

7. Press the MEM/ESC button. The CTCSS icon

and privacy code numbers will flash on the display.

8. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

Channel Button

CHANNEL

button to select a CTCSS privacy code (00 through 38) for the channel.

b. Press the MEM/ESC button to switch from

CTCSS to DCS. The DCS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display. The Channel Up or Channel Down button can then be used to select a DCS privacy code (00 through 83) for the channel.

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If “oF” flashes in place of the privacy code numbers, a privacy code is already set in the opposite (CTCSS or DCS) system. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to cancel the opposite code and select a privacy code from the active system for the selected channel.

9. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the MEM/ESC button to enter the channel/privacy code

in the selected memory location. Radio then proceeds to next memory location, which will blink.

b. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button to save the current state of

the Set Memory Function and press the MEM/ESC button again return to Standby mode.

To recall a stored memory channel location:

MEM/ESC Button

MEM

ESC

Memory Channel

TW DCS Scan

CTCSS Mem

1. Press the MEM/ESC button until the Memory icon and the memory location number flash on

the display.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a memory location (0 through 9).

If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display.

Channel Button

CHANNEL

3. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button to return to Standby mode on the selected memory location.

A memory location can be reprogrammed at any time it is displayed. Press the MEM/ESC button to begin.

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Tri-Watch Set-up

Your microTALK channels for activity.

Tri-Watch Button

TRI

WATCH

Channel Button

Tri-Watch Button

TRI

WATCH

Tri-Watch Button

TRI

WATCH

Channel Button

Tri-Watch Button

WATCH

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Mode Functions

radio can be set up to scan three of your favorite

To Program or Edit the Tri-Watch Channels:

1. Press and hold the TRI-WATCH button from GMRS Standby mode for two (2) seconds to

activate Tri-Watch Setup mode. The TW icon on the display will turn ON.

The main channel number will flash to

CHANNEL

TRI

indicate channel position.

2. Press Channel Up or Channel Down button to select the desired Tri-Watch channel.

3. Press and release TRI-WATCH button to

confirm entry.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the remaining additional Tri-Watch memory channel.

5. After programming both Tri-Watch memory channels the radio will immediately engage

Tri-Watch mode.

Using Tri-Watch:

1. From GMRS Standby mode, press the TRI-WATCH

button. The TW will appear in the display along with the three channels stored in the Tri-Watch memory.

2. The radio will scan through the three (3) Tri-Watch memory channels.

3. A signal on any one (1) of the three (3) channels will

stop the scan for 6 seconds to allow you to listen to the traffic on that location.

After the Tri-Watch scan stops to monitor a channel, as long as you do not press any buttons within 6 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning the Tri-Watch channels

4. Press Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning the Tri-Watch channels or to change the scan direction.

5. To EXIT the Tri-Watch scan, press the TRI-WATCH button again, and the radio will return to GMRS Standby mode.

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BURP

BURP features allows the user to expel water from inside the speaker grille. This is useful if the radio is dropped in the water which may become trapped in the speaker grille and muffle the audio.

MEM/ESC Button

BURP Icon

Channel Scan

Your microTALK

Scan Button

I CH

Scan Channels

Channel Button

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.

b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume

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To activate BURP:

1. Press and release the MEM/ESC and Rewind

buttons at the same time.

MEM

ESC

2. The Burp tone(s) at maximum level will sound from the internal speaker for 8 seconds. During this time, BURP will appear in the display.

3. Hold the radio with the speaker grille down to help

BURP Po

the water drain out.

4. After an 8-second interval, the radio will return to standby.

radio can automatically scan channels.

To scan channels:

SCAN

1. Press and release the Scan button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers appear on the display.

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2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning

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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

CHANNEL

detected. Your radio will remain on that channel for 6 seconds.

Your radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode.

scanning channels.

c. Press and hold the Scan button to return to Standby.

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Operation

Mode Functions

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.

Scan Button

SCAN

Channel Button

To scan privacy codes:

1. While in Standby mode, press and release the Scan button twice (CTCSS) or three times (DCS)

until the CTCSS or DCS icon and numbers are flashing.

2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning

CHANNEL

Select Channel

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Scan Privacy Codes

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The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when privacy code scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy code for 6 seconds.

privacy codes within the selected channel.

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NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio channels transmitting in your area.

Weather Button

To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:

1. Press the Weather button until the All Hazards

Hazards Radio Icon

2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down

3. The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to

Channel Button

CHANNEL

4. To exit All Hazards Radio, press and hold the Weather button until On or Off is displayed.

*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

Weather (WX) Alert Mode

Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically

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Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel are displayed.

button to change All Hazards Radio channels.

be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.

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receive NOAA weather signals and warnings from designated weather 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.

Weather Button

To turn Weather Alert On or Off:

Make sure the strongest Weather channel is selected for your area using the channel selection in the previous menu.

1. Press the Weather button to enter the All Hazards (Weather) radio mode.

2. Press the Weather button again and the Weather

Channel Button

CHANNEL

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

3. Press the Channel Up and Channel Down button

to turn Weather Alert On or Off.

4. Press the Weather button again to save the new setting.

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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

General Specifications

Operation

IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED

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For Products Used in Canada

Industry Canada Notice

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference, 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.

For Products Used in the U.S.A.

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 result 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-CALLFCC. 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.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.”

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

and Licensing

MODEL CXT1035:

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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Licensing &

Customer Assistance

FCC Part 15.21 Warning StatementNOTE: THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY

APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

IC RSS-GEN, Sec 7.1.3 Warning Statement-

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

IC RSS-GEN, Sec 7.1.2 Warning Statement-

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

IC RSS-102, Sec 2.6 Warning Statements

The applicant is responsible for providing proper instructions to the user of the radio device, and any usage restrictions, including limits of exposure durations. The user manual shall provide installation and operation instructions, as well as any special usage conditions, to ensure compliance with SAR and/or RF field strength limits. For instance, compliance distance shall be clearly stated in the user manual.

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.

For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for product service information.

Product Service

For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

1) For warranty repair include some form or proof-of purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.

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2) Send the entire product.

3) Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned.

4) Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.

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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 in warranty, upon receipt of your radio, it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model.

For Products Purchased Outside Canada or the U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for product service information.

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Cobra Electronics 21510A User Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual