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

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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

HI MED LO WX

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

NOTES

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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,

Operation

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

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

Buildings and foliage in the path of the

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signal can reduce the range of the radio.

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

On FRS Channels 8 through 14, your radio

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

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