Cobra Electronics CXR900C User Manual

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TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

CXR900C

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Owner’s Manual

Printed in China

Part No. 480-483-P

Version A

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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:

Making Life Easier and Safer

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

Secure your microTALK radio while on the go.

ying your microTALK

Carr

radio with

you is easy when using the belt clip. The belt clip easily attaches to your belt,

purse or backpack.

Customer Assistance

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 Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:

Automated Help Desk

English. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (773) 889 3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday (except holidays) (514) 683-1771, ext. 2-264 (phone).

Questions

Faxes can be received at (514) 683-5307 (fax).

Technical Assistance

English and French. www.cobra.ca (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).

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

Contact Your Local Dealer

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onics Corporation™

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www

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Product Features

1. Antenna

2. External Speaker/ Microphone/Charge Jack

3. Backlit LCD Display

4. On/Off Power Button

5. Hi-Low Power Button

6. Channel Up/Down Buttons

7. Mode Button

8. Lock/Enter Button

9. Rewind Button

10. Speaker/Microphone

11. Volume Up/Down Buttons

12. Light/Max Range Button

13. Talk Button

14. Call Button

15. Wrist Strap Connector

16. Belt Clip

17. Battery Compartment

18. Battery Door Latch

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Features

• 22 Channels

7 shared with FRS/GMRS, 7 FRS only, 8 GMRS only

Rewind-Say-Again™

• Digital Voice Recorder

10 Channel NOAA

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ALL Hazards Radio

• 142 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS/104 DCS)

Hands-Free

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Operation (VOX)

• VibrAlert Silent Paging

• 10 Channel Memory

• Scan Channels, privacy codes, memory

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Selectable Hi•Med•Low Power

In GMRS

Backlit

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LCD Display

• Button Lock

• Call Alert 10 selectable tones

Speaker/

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Microphone/ Charge Jack

• Roger Beep Selectable on/off

Battery/

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Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones Selectable on/off

Auto Squelch

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• Maximum Range

Extender

• Belt Clip

Product Features

Backlit LCD Display

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s satisfaction.

11. Memory Location

12.

13. Receive/Transmit

14. Hi-Med-Low Power

15.

16. Scan Icon

17. Power Saver Icon

18. Channel Numbers

1. Rewind Icon

2. Call Alert and

Icon

VibrAlert

3. Lock Icon

4. Keystroke Tones Icon

5. DCS Icon

6. Roger Beep Icon VOX Icon

7. NOAA All Hazar

8. Radio Icon

9. Memory Icon

10. CTCSS Icon

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

y Canada Notice:

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Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause interference, and

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

inter 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’

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.

Number Privacy Code Numbers

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Icons Battery Low Indicator

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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. 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

Pull Down Latch

latch and sliding clip up.

2. Pull down on the battery door latch to remove

the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert lithium ion battery pack. Position

Insert Battery Pack

battery pack as shown in radio.

4. Replace battery compartment cover

and belt clip.

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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Insert Radio(s)

Using Your Radio

For charging microTALK®radio(s) in desktop charger:

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 well and the battery pack is charging. After the battery pack is fully charged, the charge indicator light will turn

It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge battery pack.

y pack will not be damaged if it stays in the charging well

Batter longer than that.

on as long as the radio is in the charging

off.

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 your Cobra microTALK

radio.

Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.

Quick Start

1. Press and hold the Power button on your radio.

to turn

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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On/Off Power

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

Talk Button

Two Inches (5 cm) fr

om Mouth

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Turning on Your microTALK®Radio

Press and hold the Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the

on.

radio is Your microTALK

mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Talk, Call, Mode or Power buttons are pressed.

radio is now in Standby

Standby mode, except when the

Battery Low

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

Auto Battery Save

Your microT

ALK

radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions for 10 seconds, the radio will automatically switch to

Power Saver icon will flash in the display.

the

Battery Save mode and

This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

Communicating with Another Person

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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Channel Button

Channel Number

Listening

Call Button

Light/Max Range

Using Your Radio

Channels

With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the 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

Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK

Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons

in are not pressed.

Call Button

To alert another person that you are calling: – Press and release the Call button.

The other person will hear a two (2) 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.

To Illuminate Display

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

Channel Up

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Talk Button

Time-out Timer

The Time-out Timer feature limits transmit time

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to three (3) continuous minutes to extend battery life and prevent accidental operation. After three (3) continuous minutes of transmission, the radio will stop transmitting and will require a rest period of 30 seconds. During this time the display will flash on and off, and an error tone will sound if the

Hi-Low Button

Selectable High•Medium•Low Power Output

When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions, you can switch from

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Hi Power Icon

Medium to Low Power to extend battery life.

Push-to-Talk button is pressed.

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High to

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

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Medium Power Icon

Low Power Icon

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

When in High Power and using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22, the visible in the LCD display.

When in Medium Power and using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22, the be visible in the LCD.

Hi icon will be

Med icon will

When in Low Power or while using channels 8 through 14, the

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display.

Low icon will be visible in the

When using an external speaker/ microphone accessory on channels 1-7 or 15-22, your microTALK only operate on medium or low power.

radio will

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Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

Your microTALK®radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts due to terrain and conditions. This slightly reduces the

at which signals can be heard.

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off weak transmissions and unwanted noise

Maximum

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

Light/Max Range

To briefly turn off auto squelch: – Press the Light/Max Range button

for less than five (5) seconds.

If you hear two (2) 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 (5) seconds until you hear two (2) 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

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

Lock/Enter Button

Lock Mode

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

two (2) 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.

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Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack

Your microTALK®radio can be fitted with an external Speaker/Microphone,

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freeing your hands for other tasks. This same jack also serves as the connecting point for the wall charger/adapter.

Speaker/Microphone/ Charge Jack

To attach a speaker/microphone:

Open the speaker/microphone/charge

tab on top of your microTALK

radio.

2. Insert the plug into the speaker/

microphone/charge jack. (See page 5 for power output settings while using speaker/ microphones.)

To connect a wall charger/adapter:

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.

Rewind-Say-Again™

The Rewind-Say-Again feature on your microTalk®radio can record

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incoming or outgoing calls. Recorded calls will fill the memory up to its 20-second capacity. As additional calls are recorded, the

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oldest calls will be dropped from memory. To save recordings,

off the Rewind-Say-Again feature.

turn

Rewind Button

Rewind Icon

To turn on Rewind-Say-Again:

Press and hold the Rewind button until the

1. Rew icon illuminates.

The feature will remain

on until turned off.

To turn off Rewind-Say-Again:

Press and hold the Rewind button until the

1. Rew icon is no longer illuminated.

Recording will be ended and the most recent 20 seconds of recording will be retained in memory.

To record incoming transmissions:

Turn on Rewind-Say-Again.

If Rewind-Say-Again is already

on, incoming calls

will be recorded without further action on your part.

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Rewind Button

Rewind Icon

Talk Button

3. Press and hold the Talk button and begin recording your

message. The display will show a 20-second countdown and the

Rew icon will stop blinking.

4. Release the Talk button at the end of your message to end recording. Rew icon will remain illuminated.

The

If attempting a long recording, two beeps will sound at the end of 20 seconds, then recording will stop and the first 20 seconds of your message will be saved.

To review your recorded outgoing message:

Check that the Rew icon is illuminated. If it is not, turn on

Rewind-Say-Again.

2. Press the Rewind button.

The message will play through the speaker and the display will show a 20-second countdown, but the message will not be transmitted. The radio will return to standby at the end of the message.

To send (transmit) your message:

Check that the Rew icon is illuminated. If the icon is not

illuminated, turn

2. Press and hold the Talk button, then press the Rewind button.

3. Release the Talk button when you hear the beginning of the

message from the speaker.

The message will continue to transmit and play to the end, then the radio will return to standby. Transmission can be stopped at any time by pressing the

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To play back an incoming transmission:

Check that the Rew icon is illuminated. If it is

2. Press the Rewind button.

The most recent call recorded will play, then second most recent, and so on. Play back can be stopped at any time by pressing the

To record an outgoing message:

2. While no message is being received, press

on Rewind-Say-Again.

Rew or Talk button.

on Rewind-Say-Again.

not, turn

Rew or Talk button.

Check that the Rew icon is illuminated. If it is not, turn

on Rewind-Say-Again.

and hold the

Rew icon blinks.

Hi-Lo Power button until the

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microTalk®Range

Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

Maximum Range

Reduced Range

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 the radio can communicate.

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

Scrolling through Mode Functions

By scrolling through the Mode Functions, you will be able to select or turn When scrolling through the

on/off preferred features of your microTALK®radio.

Mode Functions, your radio features

will be displayed in the following order:

Mode Button

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel Set VOX On/Off Set VOX Sensitivity Level Set Memory Locations Set Channel Scan Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan Set DCS Privacy Code Scan Set Memory Location Scan Set VibrAlert Set Call Alert Tone Signal

and/or Call Alert

Set Roger Beep On/Off Set Keystroke Tones On/Off

Scroll through the mode functions using the and release of the Press the

Mode button will advance to the next mode function.

Talk button at any point to return the radio to Standby mode.

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Privacy Codes

Your microTALK®radio incorporates two (2) 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 104 privacy codes. This provides a total of 142

. Either system can be used on all channels, but both systems

Codes

Privacy

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.

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

Mode Button

To select a CTCSS privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode button until the CTCSS icon appears

and the small numbers flash on the display (01 through 38).

Privacy Code

CTCSS

If DCS is turned selected, the display will flash the

on at the channel

CTCSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from

Channel Button

DCS to CTCSS, press the or Channel Down button while the display is flashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2.

2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to select a CTCSS privacy

code. You can hold the

Channel Up

Channel Up or

Channel Down button for fast advance.

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3. When your desired CTCSS privacy code is

displayed, choose one of the following:

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a. Press the Mode button to enter the new

setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the new

setting and return to

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds

to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

Set DCS Privacy Codes

Mode Button

To select a DCS privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode

button until the DCS icon appears and the small

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numbers flash on the display (01 through 104).

DCS Privacy Code

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Channel Button

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 or Channel Down button while the

Channel Up

display is flashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button

to select a DCS privacy code. You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance.

3. When your desired DCS privacy code is

displayed, choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode button to enter the new

setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the

new setting and return to

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds

to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

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NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

You can use your microTALK®radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards

channels transmitting in your area.

Radio

Mode Button

To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:

1. Press the Mode button until the WX (All

Hazards Radio) icon, the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel, and signal strength are displayed.

Hazards Radio Icon

2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels.

3. WX (All Hazards Radio) icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is

on.

Choose one of the following:

Channel Button

a. Press the Mode button to proceed

to other functions.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to exit

All Hazards Radio channels mode

Standby mode.

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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 sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid

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VOX

transmissions triggered by background noise.

Mode Button

VOX Icon

To turn VOX mode on or off:

1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon

flashes on the display. The current

off setting is displayed.

on or

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn VOX on or off.

3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter the

on or off setting and proceed

selected

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to other functions.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter

the selected to

on or off setting and return

Standby mode.

To set VOX sensitivity:

VOX Sensitivity Level

1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.

The current sensitivity level is displayed with letters “LE” and a Number 01 through 05, with Number 05 being the most sensitive level and Number 01 being the least sensitive level.

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

3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter

the selected setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to

enter the selected setting and return

Standby mode.

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10 Memory Locations

Your microTALK®radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing your most frequently used channels and channel/privacy code combinations. These or can be scanned. (See page 22 for memory location scan.)

Mode Button

Memory Locations can be selected individually

To program a memory location:

1. Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location

flash on the display.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

Memory Icon

button to select the memory location (0 through 9).

If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy

Channel Button

code will be shown on the display.

3. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter a new memory location or edit an already programmed memory location. The channel numbers will flash on the display.

4. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

Lock/Enter Button

button to select a channel (1 through 22).

5. Press the Lock/Enter button. The CTCSS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display.

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6. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

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button to select a CTCSS privacy code (01 through 38) for the channel.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to

switch from CTCSS to DCS. The DCS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display. The or Channel Down button can then be

Channel Up

used to select a DCS privacy code (01 through 104) for the channel.

If “OFF” flashes in place of the privacy code numbers, a privacy code is already set in the opposite (CTCSS or DCS) system. Press the or Channel Down button to cancel

Channel Up

the opposite code and select a privacy code from the active system for the selected channel.

7. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter

the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location. Radio then proceeds to next Memory location, which will blink.

b. Press the Mode button to

enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and proceed to other functions on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

c. Press the Talk button to enter the

channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and exit mode functions. Upon release of the radio will enter

Talk button, the

Standby mode on the

channel/privacy code just entered.

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Memory Icon

Channel Button

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To recall a stored memory channel location:

1. Press the Mode 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.

3. Press the Talk button to return to Standby

mode on the selected memory location.

A memory location can be reprogrammed at any time it is displayed and flashing.

Lock/Enter button to begin.

Press the

While recalling a stored memory location, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to mode on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

Standby

Mode Button

Memory Icon

Channel Button

Lock/Enter Button

Channel 0

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To de-program a memory location:

1. Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location

flash 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 Lock/Enter button. The channel numbers will flash on the display.

4. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select Channel 0.

5. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter

the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and return to the beginning of memory location options.

b. Press the Mode button to

enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and proceed to other functions on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

While de-programming a memory location, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to mode on the channel/privacy code displayed

Standby

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Channel Scan

Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan channels.

ode Button

To scan channels:

1. Press the Mode button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers

flash on the display.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

Scanning Channels

button to begin scanning channels.

The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels.

Channel Button

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 detected. Your radio will remain on that channel for 10 seconds.

While setting channel scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to the channel or channel/privacy code displayed

Standby mode on

before you entered mode functions.

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During channel scan (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:

Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on

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

Standby mode.

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b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to

resume scanning channels.

If you press the 10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the channel on which you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to

Talk button while scanning, but more than

Standby mode.

If you do not press any button within 10 seconds after receiving a scanned transmission, your radio will automatically resume scanning channels.

During channel scan (while not receiving a transmission), you can choose from the following:

Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the

channel or channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. This will then return the radio to

Standby mode.

b. Press the Mode button to proceed to set privacy code scan

on the channel that was either displayed before you entered mode functions or on which, during channel scanning, you last received a transmission (see page 20 for further details).

c. Press the Lock/Enter button to return to Standby mode

on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.

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Privacy Code Scan

Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan the Privacy

(either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 104)

Codes

within one channel. Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time.

Select Channel

To scan privacy codes:

1. While in Standby mode, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button

to choose the channel on which you wish to scan privacy codes.

Mode Button

2. Press the Mode button until either the CTCSS or the DCS icon appears on the display and

Scan icon and the privacy code numbers

the flash on the display.

3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

Scan Privacy Codes

button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected.

Scan icon will continue to be displayed

The when privacy code scan is

on. Your radio will

continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an

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incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy code for 10 seconds.

While setting privacy code scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to the channel/privacy code that was displayed

Standby mode on

before you entered mode functions.

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During privacy code scan (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:

Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on

that channel/privacy code. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy code and return to

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Standby mode.

b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to

resume scanning privacy codes.

If you press the 10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the channel/privacy code on which you last received a transmission. This will then return the radio to

Talk button while scanning, but more than

Standby mode.

If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.

During privacy code scan (while not receiving a transmission), you can choose from the following:

Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on

the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel/privacy code on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to

Standby mode.

b. Press the Mode button to proceed to set memory location

scan (see page 22 for further details).

c. Press the Lock/Enter button to return to Standby

mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel/ privacy code on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.

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Operation

Mode Functions

Memory Location Scan

Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan up to 10 programmed

Memory Locations.

If there are one or fewer memory locations programmed in your radio, the scan memory locations option will not be available. To program at least two (2) memory locations, see program memory locations on page 14.

Mode Button

Scanning Locations

To scan memory locations:

1. Press the Mode button until the Scan icon, Memory icon and the memory location

number flash on the display.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning memory locations.

The Scan icon and the Memory icon will

Channel Button

continue to be displayed when memory location scan is to scan memory locations and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your

on. Your radio will continue

radio will remain on that memory location for 10 seconds.

While setting memory location scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

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During memory location scan (while receiving an Incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:

Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that

memory location.

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b. Your radio will remain on that memory location and return to

Standby mode. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button

to resume scanning memory locations.

c. After 10 seconds of inactivity, unit starts scan again.

If you press the 10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit on

Talk button while scanning, but more than

the memory location on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.

If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations.

During memory location scan (while not receiving a transmission), you can choose from the following:

Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the

channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or memory location on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.

b. Press the Mode button to proceed to other functions. c. Press the Lock/Enter button to return to Standby mode

on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the memory location on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.

To reduce the number of memory locations being scanned, you may de-program any unwanted locations. (See page 17 to de-program a memory location.)

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Operation

Mode Functions

VibrAlert®and Call Alert

Your microTALK®radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone, by vibrating silently or both.

ode Button

To change call settings:

1. Press the Mode button

until the

Call Setting icon

ibrAlert

flashes on the display.

Channel Button

The current setting (“01” vibrate + ring, “02” vibrate only or “03” ring only)

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is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to

change the call setting.

Ring Only

3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button

to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the

new setting and return to

Standby mode.

10 Call Tone Settings

Mode Button

You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert.

To change a call tone setting:

1. Press the Mode button until the

letter “C” and the current call tone number

Call Tone Setting

(01 through 10) is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to hear the other call tone settings.

3. Choose one of the following:

Channel Button

a. Press the Mode button to enter the new

setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the

new setting and return to

Standby mode.

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Ring

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

Roger Beep is an audible tone that your listener will hear 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 Button

To turn roger beep on or off:

Press the Mode button until the

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Roger Beep icon flashes on the display. The current

on or off setting is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

Roger Beep On

button to select roger beep on or off.

3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter

the new setting and proceed to other

Channel Button

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Keystroke Tones

With Keystroke Tones turned on, your radio will sound

functions.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the

new setting and return to

Standby mode.

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beeps each time you press a button or change a setting.

Mode Button

Keystroke Tones On

To change keystroke tones:

1. Press the Mode button until the Keystroke

icon flashes on the display. The

Tones

on or off setting is displayed.

current

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn keystroke tones on or off.

3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter the new

Channel Button

setting and return to

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the

new setting and return to

Standby mode.

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General Specifications

Assistance

Warranty

Operation

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 BC D E

1 1 FRS/GMRS 462.5625 High, Med, or Low 2 2 FRS/GMRS 462.5875 High, Med, or Low 3 3 FRS/GMRS 462.6125 High, Med, or Low 4 4 FRS/GMRS 462.6375 High, Med, or Low 5 5 FRS/GMRS 462.6625 High, Med, or Low 6 6 FRS/GMRS 462.6875 High, Med, or Low 7 7 FRS/GMRS 462.7125 High, Med, or Low 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, Med, or Low 16 8 GMRS 462.5750 High, Med, or Low 17 12 GMRS 462.6000 High, Med, or Low 18 9 GMRS 462.6250 High, Med, or Low 19 13 GMRS 462.6500 High, Med, or Low 20 10 GMRS 462.6750 High, Med, or Low 21 14 GMRS 462.7000 High, Med, or Low 22 15 GMRS 462.7250 High, Med, or Low

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LICENSING

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.

FCC Licensing Required

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 or 15 through 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels; 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-CALL-FCC. Additional information is available on the FCC’s website at www.fcc.gov.

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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Customer Assistance

Product Service

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 Canada

If your product should require factory service, please call AVS Technologies Inc. at 514-683-1771 ext. 2-264 before sending your radio. For out of warranty service, ship this product prepaid to:

(A Division of SYNNEX Canada Limited), 3300 Côte-Vertu, Ste 310, Ville St-Laurent, Québec, CANADA H4R 2B7

the right to repair or replace the radio with an equivalent product. Please include the following information: Date of Purchase, Model Number, Dealer Purchased From, Dealer Address, Dealer Phone Number.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 Canada or the U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for product ser

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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 Commission (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 five cm (two inches) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

Trademark Acknowledgement

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.

The Cobra line of quality products includes

CB Radios • microTALK®Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors • Safety Alert HighGear Marine Chartplotters • Power Inverters • Accessories

Acknowledgement

Traffic Warning Systems • Mobile GPS Navigation Systems •

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Warranty

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

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. 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 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 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 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 Cobra Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Packs

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

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