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TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
CXT425
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
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Owner’s Manual
Printed in China
Part No. 480-575-P
Version A
Introduction
Staying in touch with your family and friends is
convenient and easy when using your microTALK
radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include:
Communicating with others while hiking, biking and working; keeping
track of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with
travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging
meeting spots with others while 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 radio with
you is easy when using the belt clip.
The belt clip easily attaches to your belt,
purse or backpack.
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you need to
operate your microTALK radio. If you require further assistance after
reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer
assistance services:
Automated Help Desk
English only. 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week
773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators
English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions
English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance
English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo
Seven shared
with FRS/GMRS,
seven FRS
only, eight
GMRS only
• 121 Privacy Codes
(38 CTCSS codes/
83 DCS codes)
• 10 Channel NOAA
All Hazards Radio
• Hands-Free
Operation (VOX)
• 10 Channel Memory
• Signal Strength
Meter
• Scan
Channels, privacy
codes, memory
• Selectable
Hi•Low Power
In GMRS
• Backlit
LCD Display
• Button Lock
• Call Alert
10 selectable tones
• Speaker/
Microphone/
Charge Jack
• Roger Beep
Selectable on/off
• Battery/Power Saver
• Keystroke Tones
Selectable on/off
• Auto Squelch
• Maximum Range
Extender
• Belt Clip
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Product Features
Backlit LCD Display
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1. Signal Strength Meter Icon
2. Lock Icon
3. Keystroke Tones Icon
4. Roger Beep Icon
5. VOX Icon
6. NOAA All Hazards Radio Icon
7. DCS/CTCSS Icons
8. Scan Icon
9. Memory Icon
10. Memory Location Number
11. Privacy Code Numbers
12. Hi-Low Power Icons
13. Receive/Transmit Icons
14. Battery Low Indicator
15. Power Saver Icon
16. Channel Numbers
Maximum range may vary and is based on
unobstructed line-of-sight communication under
ideal conditions.
Important FCC Licensing Information
This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) license. See
page 22 for licensing and other
related information.
Safety and Trademark
Safety
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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.
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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.
Your microTALK
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
OperationCustomer Assistance Warranty
radio will give you years of trouble-free service
Rechargeable Batteries and
Desktop Charger
To install or replace batteries:
1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip
Pull Up Lock Latch
Insert Batteries
latch and sliding clip up.
2. Pull up on the battery door latch to
remove the battery compartment cover.
3. Insert batteries according to
polarity markings.
4. Replace battery compartment cover
and belt clip.
Estimated operation time on full charge: 12 hours.
These rechargeable batteries 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
Wrap batteries carefully and mail postage prepaid to:
Cobra Electronics Corporation
Chicago, IL 60707 USA, Attn: Battery Recycling.
Do not put batteries into fire or expose to high heat.
They may explode.
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for recycling.
™, 6500 West Cortland Street,
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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 round connector of 120-volt adapter into
jack on back of charger.
3. Plug 120-volt adapter into electrical outlet.
If charging light is not on, check position of radio. Radio should be
upright. The charge indicator light will stay on as long as the radio is in
the charging well, even after the batteries are fully charged.
It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge batteries.
Batteries will not be damaged if they stay in the charging well longer
than that.
Note: To charge a single radio, you can bypass the desktop charger
and simply insert the wall adapter’s round connector directly into the
speaker/microphone/charge jack located on the top of the radio.
Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging
your Cobra microTALK radio.
Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.
Quick Start
1. Turn the Power On/Off knob clockwise
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.
On/Off PowerInsert Radio(s)
Battery Low
Battery Save Mode
Talk Button
Two Inches (5 cm)
from Mouth
Operation
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction
Turning on Your microTALK Radio
Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to turn
on your radio and adjust the volume. A series
of tones will indicate the radio is on.
Your microTALK radio is now in Standby mode,
ready to receive transmissions. The radio is
always in Standby mode, except when the Talk, Call or Mode/Lock buttons are pressed.
Battery Low
When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon
will blink. Your batteries should be recharged or
replaced if using alkaline batteries.
Auto Battery Save
Your microTALK radio has a unique circuit
designed to extend battery life. If there are
no transmissions for 10 seconds, the radio will
automatically switch to Battery Save mode and
the Power Saver icon will flash in the display.
This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive
incoming transmissions.
Communicating with Another Person
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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Operation
Channel Buttons
Channel Number
Listening
Volume Knob
Call Button
Using Your Radio
Channels
With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels
by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down
button.
Both radios must be tuned to the
same channel to communicate.
Channels 1 through 7 are shared by FRS and
GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only.
Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.
See page 21 for FRS/GMRS frequency
allocations and compatibility charts.
Listening for a Response
Release the Talk button to receive incoming
transmissions. Your microTALK radio is always in
Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are
not pressed.
Volume
Rotate the On/Off Volume knob.
Call Button
To alert another person that you are calling:
Press and release the Call button.
The other person will hear a two second
call tone. This tone is used only to establish voice
communications.
See page 19 on how to select from
10 available call tone settings.
Operation
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Enter/Hi-Low Button
Selectable High•Low Power Output
When in close proximity to another party or during
favorable conditions, you can switch
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from High to Low Power to extend battery life.
Hi Power Icon
Low Power Icon
This feature applies to GMRS Channels
1 through 7 and 15 through 22 only.
Channels 8 through 14 operate
exclusively on low power.
To toggle between high and low power:
Press the Enter/Hi•Low button for
two seconds.
When using Channels 1 through 7 and
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15 through 22 on high power, the Hi icon
will be visible on the display.
When using those channels on low power
and on Channels 8 through 14, the Low icon
will be visible on the display.
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Light/Max Range
To Illuminate Display
Press and release the Light/Max Range button
to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.
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Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
Your microTALK radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which
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automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise
due to terrain and conditions. This slightly reduces the Maximum Range at which signals can be heard.
You can turn off auto squelch to allow all signals to be received
and extend the maximum range of your radio.
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