Cobra Electronics LI 4900WXC User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

TWO-WAYRADIO MODEL

LI 4900WXC

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

Printed in Thailand

Part No. 480-338-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:

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.

Carrying your microTALK radio with you is easy when using the belt clip.

The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse or backpack. Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer.

Customer Assistance

For Assistance in Canada or the U.S.A.

In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you need to operate your microTALK assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the

radio. If you require further

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

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

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1. Antenna

2. External Speaker/ Microphone/Charge Jack

3. Backlit LCD Display

4. Mode Button

5. Channel Up/Down Button

6. Hi-Low Power Button

7. Speaker/Microphone

8. On/Off Power Button

Product Features

9. Lock/Enter Button

10. Volume Up/Down Button

11. Light/Max Range Button

12. Talk Button

13. Call Button

14. Wrist Strap Connector

15. Belt Clip

16. Battery Compartment

17. Battery Door Latch

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Features

• 22 Channels

Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only

• 10 Channel NOAA All

Hazards Radio

• 121 Privacy Codes

(38 CTCSS codes/ 83 DCS codes)

• Hands-Free

Operation (VOX)

• VibrAlert Silent Paging

• 10 Channel Memory

• Signal Strength Meter

• Scan Channel, 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/of

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum Range

Extender

• Belt Clip

Product Features

Backlit LCD Display

1. Signal Strength Meter Icon

2. Call Alert and VibrAlert Icon

3. Lock Icon

4. Keystroke Tones Icon

5. DCS Icon

6. Roger Beep Icon

7. VOX Icon

8. Memory Icon

9. CTCSS Icon

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10. Memory Location Number

11. Privacy Code Numbers

12. Receive/Transmit Icon

13. Hi-Low Power Icons

14. Battery Low Indicator

15. Scan Icon

16. Power Saver Icon

17. Channel Numbers

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

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

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 15 for licensing and other related information.

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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 pr

esult of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) If the serial number has

as a r 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 Pur

Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.

90-Day Warranty on Cobra Lithium Ion Rechargeable Batteries

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

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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 Up Latch

latch and sliding clip up.

2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove

the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert lithium ion battery pack. Position

Insert Battery Pack

battery pack according to polarity markings.

4. Replace battery compartment cover

and belt clip.

Estimated operation time on full charge: 10 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 pr contact your local waste removal authority for instructions, or return to Cobra

Wrap battery packs carefully and mail postage prepaid to: Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA, Attn: Batter

y Recycling.

Do not put battery packs into fire or expose to high heat. They may explode.

ograms. Please

for recycling.

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Insert Radio(s)

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.

It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge battery pack. Battery pack will not be damaged if it stays 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.

Quick Start

1. Press and hold the 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.

ess and hold the Talk

3. Pr speaking into the microphone.

4. When finished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a r

button while

esponse.

On/Off Power

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

Talk Button

2 Inches (5 cm) from 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 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 Power buttons are pressed.

Battery Low

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

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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Channel Buttons

Channel Number

Listening

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 26 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.

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 24 on how to select from 10 available call tone settings.

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Hi-Low Button

Hi Power Icon

Selectable High•Low Power Output

When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions, you can switch from High to Low Power to extend battery life.

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

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exclusively on low power.

Low Power Icon

To toggle between high and low power: – Press and release the Hi•Low button.

When using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 on high power, the Hi icon

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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.

Light/Max Range

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To Illuminate Display

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

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10 seconds.

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Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

Your microTALK radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which 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.

Light/Max Range

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

for less than five seconds.

If you hear two 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 seconds until you hear two 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

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

Lock Mode

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Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack

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

1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge

tab on top of your microTALK radio.

2. Insert the plug into the speaker/

microphone/charge jack.

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To connect a wall charger/adapter:

1. 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.

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microTALK Range

Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

Maximum Range

Reduced Range

Signal Strength Meter

Your microTALK radio has a Signal Strength Meter that shows the strength of your incoming

and outgoing transmissions. The ascending bars next to the signal strength indicate the strength of the signal. The greater the number of bars visible, the stronger the signal. The fewer number of bars visible, the weaker the signal.

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

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range by using maximum range extender. See page 6 for details.

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Mode Functions

Scrolling through Mode Functions

By scrolling through the Mode Functions, you will be able to select or turn on/off preferred features of your microTALK radio. When scrolling through the 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 and/or Call Alert Set Call Alert Tone Signal Set Roger Beep On/Off Set Keystroke Tones On/Off

Scroll through the mode functions using the Mode button. Each press and release of the Mode button will advance to the next mode function. Press the Talk button at any point to return the radio to Standby mode.

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 T System) provides 38 privacy codes and DCS (Digitally Coded

one Coded Squelch

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 Button

To select a CTCSS privacy code:

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

and the small numbers flash on the display

CTCSS Privacy Code

(01 through 38).

NOTE

If DCS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the

Channel Buttons

CTCSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from DCS to CTCSS, 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 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 Up or Down button for fast advance.

3. When your desir

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displayed, choose one of the following:

ed CTCSS privacy code is

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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Mode Functions

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 numbers flash on the display

DCS Privacy Code

(01 through 83).

NOTE

If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the

Channel Buttons

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 be able to proceed to step 2.

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 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

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Radio channels transmitting in your area.

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

Hazards Radio Icon

are displayed.

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.

Channel Buttons

Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode button to proceed

to other functions.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to exit All

Hazards Radio channels mode and return

to Standby mode.

*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Adminstration

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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 Button

To turn VOX mode on or off:

1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon flashes on the display. The current on or off setting is displayed.

VOX Icon

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

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selected on or off setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter

the selected on or off setting and return to Standby mode.

Mode Button

To set VOX sensitivity:

1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon

flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.

VOX Sensitivity Level

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.

Channel Buttons

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 pr other functions.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to

enter the selected setting and return to 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 Memory Locations can be selected individually

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or can be scanned. (See page 21 for memory location scan.)

Mode Button

To program a memory location:

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

flash on the display.

Memory Icon

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

If a location has been programmed

Channel Buttons

before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display.

3. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter a new memory location or edit an already

Lock/Enter Button

programmed memory location. The channel numbers will flash on the display.

4. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down 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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Mode Functions

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

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 Channel Up or Channel Down button can then be used to select a DCS privacy code (01 through 83) 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 Channel Up or Channel Down button to cancel 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 Talk button, the radio will enter Standby mode on the channel/privacy code just entered.

Mode Button

Memory Icon

Channel Buttons

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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. Press the Lock/Enter button to begin.

While recalling a stored memory location, 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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Mode Button

Memory Icon

Channel Buttons

Lock/Enter Button

Channel 0

Mode Functions

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 Standby mode on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

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Channel Scan

Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels.

Mode Button

To scan channels:

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

flash on the display.

Scanning Channels

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

The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels.

Channel Buttons

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 Standby mode on the channel or channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

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Mode Functions

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

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on

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

b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to

resume scanning channels.

If you press the Talk button while scanning, but more than 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 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:

a. 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 19 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 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.

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

Mode Button

wish to scan privacy codes.

2. Press the Mode button until either the CTCSS or the DCS icon appears on the display and the Scan icon and the privacy code numbers flash on the display.

Scan Privacy Codes

3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected.

The Scan icon will continue to be displayed

Channel Buttons

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 10 seconds.

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

eturn to Standby mode

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Mode Functions

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

a. 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 Standby mode.

b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to

resume scanning privacy codes.

If you press the Talk button while scanning, but more than 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 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:

a. 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 21 for further details).

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

on the channel/privacy code that was displayed

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

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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 memory locations, see program memory locations on page 13.

Mode Button

To scan memory locations:

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

number flash on the display.

Scanning Locations

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

The Scan icon and the Memory icon will continue to be displayed when memory

Channel Buttons

location scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan memory locations and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that memor for 10 seconds.

While setting memory location scan, if you

ess any buttons for 15 seconds,

do not pr your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

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Mode Functions

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

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that

memory location.

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 Talk button while scanning, but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit on 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:

a. 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 16 to de-program a memory location.)

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VibrAlert and Call Alert

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

Mode Button

To change call settings:

VibrAlert + Ring

1. Press the Mode button until the Call Setting icon flashes on the display.

Channel Buttons

The current setting (“01” vibrate + ring, “02” vibrate

VibrAlert Only

only or “03” ring only) 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.

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Mode Functions

10 Call Tone Settings

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

Mode Button

To change a call tone setting:

1. Press the Mode button until the

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

Call Tone Setting

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 button to enter the new

Channel Buttons

setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the

new setting and return to Standby mode.

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:

1. Press the Mode button until the Roger Beep icon flashes on the display. The current on or off setting is displayed.

Roger Beep On

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select roger beep on or off.

3. Choose one of the following:

Channel Buttons

a. Press the Mode button to enter

the new setting and pr functions.

oceed to other

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the

new setting and return to Standby mode.

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Keystroke Tones

With Keystroke Tones turned on, your radio will sound

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

Mode Button

To change keystroke tones:

1. Press the Mode button until the Keystroke Tones icon flashes on the display. The current on or off setting is displayed.

Keystroke Tones On

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 Buttons

setting and return to Standby mode.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the

new setting and return to Standby mode.

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General Specifications

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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 Cobra15 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

AB C D E

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

12 GMRS 462.6000 High or Low

FCC Licensing and

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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.

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Operation

Product Service

If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product, or if you are missing parts…

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: AVS Technologies Inc., 2100 Trans Canada Hwy S., Montreal, Quebec, H9P 2N4, www.cobra.ca. We reserve 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.

epaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United

Ship pr

cel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra

Par

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Factor Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.

If the radio is in warranty

ed or exchanged depending on the model.

repair

Please allow appr status. If the radio is out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent

ming you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any

infor 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 service information.

, upon r

oximately three to four weeks before contacting Cobra for

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eceipt of your radio, it will either be

Safety and Trademark

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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

, microTALK®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, VibrAlert

Cobra 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 Safety Alert Mobile GPS Navigation Systems • HighGear CobraMarine Power Inverters • Accessories

Acknowledgement

Traffic Warning Systems • Handheld GPS Receivers •

VHF Radios • Marine Chartplotters •

Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors •

Accessories •

Nothing comes close to a Cobra

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