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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

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Introduction

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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)

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Hands-Free Operation (VOX)

• VibrAlert

Silent Paging

• 10 Channel Memory

• Signal Strength Meter

• Scan Channels, privacy codes, memory

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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

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Battery/ Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones Selectable on/off

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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

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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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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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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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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.

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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Mode Functions

Scrolling through Mode Functions

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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:

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes 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.

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Mode Button

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Privacy Codes

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Your microTALK radio incorporates two 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 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 DCS Privacy Codes

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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 (01 through 104).

NOTE

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

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.

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

DCS Privacy Code

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Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

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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).

NOTE

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

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

CTCSS Privacy Code

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Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

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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.

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.

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

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

Standby mode.

To set VOX sensitivity:

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 to

Standby mode.

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

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10 Memory Locations

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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

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

To program a memory location:

1. Press the Mode button until the Memoryicon and the memor

y 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 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 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.

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Memory Icon

Lock/Enter 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. 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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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 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

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

Channel Buttons

Memory Icon

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Channel Scan

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Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels.

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 button to begin scanning channels.

The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels.

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.

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 memor

y 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.

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Scanning Channels

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Memory Icon

Loc

k/Enter Button

Channel 0

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Privacy Code Scan

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Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes

(either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 104) within one channel. Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time.

To scan privacy codes:

1. While in Standby mode, press the ChannelUpor Channel

Down

button to choose the channel on which you 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.

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

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 return to

Standby mode on

the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions.

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.

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:

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.

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Select Channel

Scan Privacy Codes

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Memory Location Scan

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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.

To scan memory locations:

1. Press the Mode button until the Scan icon, Memoryicon and the memor

y 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 continue to be displayed when memory 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 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.

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

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:

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

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.

Mode Functions

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Scanning Locations

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Mode Functions

VibrAlert and Call Alert

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

To change call settings:

1. Press the Mode button

until the

Call Setting icon

flashes on the display. The current setting (“01” vibrate + ring, “02” vibrate only or “03” ring only) is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to

change the call setting.

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.

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.

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:

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.)

Operation

Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction

Operation

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

VibrAlert + Ring

VibrAlert Only

Ring Only

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Operation

10 Call Tone Settings

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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 (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: 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.

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

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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.

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.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down 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 functions.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the

new setting and return to

Standby mode.

Mode Functions and General Specifications

Operation

Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction

Operation

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Roger Beep On

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Channel Buttons

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Call Tone Setting

Keystroke Tones

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With Keystroke Tones turned on, your radio will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting.

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.

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

setting and return to

Standby mode.

b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the

new setting and return to

Standby mode.

Mode Button

Keystroke Tones On

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Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction

General Specifications and FCC License

IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED

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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 on high power or 15 through 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules. 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.

Channel 1 through 7 on low power and channels 8 through 14 comprise the FRS (Family Radio Service). No license is required to operate on the FRS.

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 two inches from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

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 interfer

ence, and 2) this device must accept any interfer

ence r

eceived,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC W

nings: 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 r

equir

ements of part 2 of the rules.

Customer Assistance

Operation

Assistance

Warranty

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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 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

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 12 GMRS 462.6000 High or Low 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

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Product Service

Customer Assistance

Product Service Questions

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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 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 a copy of the original sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.

2) Send the entire product.

3) Enclose a detailed description of the problem along with the name and address of where the product 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 Ser

vice (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in

transit to Cobra Factor

y Ser

vice:

Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.

If the radio is under warranty, it will 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 the U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for product service information.

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Cobra Electronics LI 5600DX User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual