Cobra Electronics LI5600 Users manual

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

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Owner’s Manual

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

LI 5600 DX

Printed in China

Part No. 480-409-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.

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, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators

English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday (except holidays) 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

@cobra.com (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

6500 W

est Cortland Str

eet

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

Customer Assistance

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Product Features

Introduction

Backlit LCD Display

Assistance

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Important FCC Licensing Information

This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. See page 27 for licensing and other r

elated information.

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

Features

• 22 Channels

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

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142 Privacy Codes

(38 CTCSS codes/ 104 DCS codes)

•

Hands-Free Operation (VOX)

• VibrAlert

Silent Paging

• 10 Channel Memory

• Signal Strength Meter

• Scan Channels, privacy codes, memory

•

Selectable Hi•Low Power

In GMRS

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Backlit LCD Display

• Button Lock

• Call Alert 10 selectable tones

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Speaker/ Microphone/ Charge Jack

• Roger Beep Selectable on/off

•

Battery/ Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones Selectable on/off

•

Auto Squelch

• Maximum Range Extender

• Belt Clip

1. Antenna

2. External Speaker/ Microphone/Charge Jack

3. Backlit LCD Display

4. Mode Button

5. Channel Up/Down Button

6. Hi-Lo Power Button

7. Speaker/Microphone

8. On/Off Power Button

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

1415

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

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

Introduction

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

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For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK 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 microTALK radios, chargers, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factor

y 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 var

y 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 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.

Trademark Acknowledgement

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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.

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Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement

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Caring for Your microTALK Radio

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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.

Rechargeable Battery Pack and Desktop Charger

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To install or replace battery pack:

1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip

latch and sliding clip up.

2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove

the batter

y compartment cover.

3. Insert lithium ion battery pack. Position

battery pack according to polarity markings.

4. Replace battery compartment cover

and belt clip.

Estimated operation time on full charge: 10 hours.

Rechargeable batter

y 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.

Pull Up Latch

Remove Belt Clip

Insert Battery Pack

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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

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.

Turning on Your microTALK Radio

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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

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

Auto Battery Save

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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

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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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Using Your Radio

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Operation

On/Off Power

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

Talk Button

Insert Radio(s)

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.

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.

2 Inches (5 cm) from Mouth

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Operation

Using Your Radio

Channels

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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 25 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.

Listening for a Response

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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

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

Operation

Selectable High•Low Power Output

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

High to Low Power to extend battery life.

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 and release the Hi•Lo button.

When using Channels 1 through 7 and 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.

To Illuminate Display

•

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

Channel Buttons

hannel Number

Listening

Call Button

Hi-Low Button

Hi Power Icon

Low Power Icon

Light/Max Range

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Operation

Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack

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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.

To attach a speaker/microphone:

Open the speaker/microphone/charge tab on top of your microT

ALK radio.

2. Insert the plug into the speaker/

microphone/charge jack.

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.

Signal Strength Meter

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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.

microTALK Range

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Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

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.

Using Your Radio

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.

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•Lo and Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.

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.

Operation

Light/Max Range

Lock/Enter Button

Loc

k Mode

Speaker/Microphone/ Charge Jack

Signal Strength

Maximum Range

Reduced Rang

Reduced Range

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