Operation
Mode Functions
NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels
You can use your microTALK®radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards
channels transmitting in your area.
Radio
Lock/Mode Button
To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:
1. Press the Lock/Mode button until the
All Hazards Radio icon, the currently
selected All Hazards Radio channel,
Hazards Radio Icon
and signal strength are displayed.
2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to change All Hazards Radio channels.
3. The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to
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be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.
Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Lock/Mode button to proceed
to other functions.
b. Press the Hi•Low/Enter button to exit
All Hazards Radio channel mode and
Standby mode.
return to
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Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)
In VOX mode, your microTALK®radio can be used “hands-free,”
automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the
sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid
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VOX
transmissions triggered by background noise.
Lock/Mode Button
To turn VOX mode on or off:
1. Press the Lock/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 Lock/Mode button to enter the
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selected on or off setting and proceed to
other functions.
b. Press the Hi•Low/Enter button to enter
the selected on or off setting and return
Standby mode.
to
Lock/Mode Button
To set VOX sensitivity:
1. Press the Lock/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
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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 Lock/Mode button to enter
the selected setting and proceed to
other functions.
b. Press the Hi•Low/Enter button to
enter the selected setting and return
Standby mode.
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Operation
Mode Functions
10 Memory Locations
Your microTALK®radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing
your most frequently used channels and channel/privacy code
combinations. These
or can be scanned. (See page 20 for memory location scan.)
Lock/Mode Button
Memory Locations can be selected individually
To program a memory location:
1. Press the Lock/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
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before, its associated channel/privacy
code will be shown on the display.
3. Press the Hi•Low/Enter button to enter
Hi•Low/Enter Button
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 Hi•Low/Enter button.
The CTCSS icon and privacy code
numbers will flash on the display.
6. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select a CTCSS privacy code
(01 through 38) for the channel.
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7. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Hi•Low/Enter button to enter
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the channel/privacy code in the selected
memory location and return to Step 1
to program another memory location.
b. Press the Lock/Mode button to
enter the channel/privacy code in
the selected memory location and
proceed to other functions on the
channel/privacy code displayed
before you entered mode functions.
c. Press the Talk button to enter the
channel/privacy code in the selected
memory location and exit mode functions.
Upon release of the
radio will enter
Talk button, the
Standby mode on the
channel/privacy code just entered.
Lock/Mode Button
To recall a stored memory channel location:
1. Press the Lock/Mode button until the Memory
icon and the memory location number flash
on the display.
Memory Icon
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to select a memory location (0 through 9).
If a location has been programmed
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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. Press the
Hi•Low/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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Lock/Mode Button
Memory Icon
Channel Buttons
Hi•Low/Enter Button
Channel 0
Mode Functions
To de-program a memory location:
1. Press the Lock/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 Hi•Low/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 Hi•Low/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 Lock/Mode button to
enter the channel/privacy code in
the selected memory location and
proceed to other functions on the
channel/privacy code displayed
before you entered mode functions.
While de-programming a memory location,
if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds,
your radio will automatically return to
mode on the channel/privacy code displayed
before you entered mode functions.
Standby
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Channel Scan
Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan channels.
Lock/Mode Button
To scan channels:
1. Press the Lock/Mode button until the
Scan icon and the channel numbers
flash on the display.
Scanning Locations
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to begin scanning channels.
The radio ignores specific privacy
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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
the channel or channel/privacy code displayed
Standby mode on
before you entered mode functions.
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Operation
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
a.
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
10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit
on the channel on which you last received a transmission.
This will return the radio to
Talk button while scanning, but more than
Standby mode.
If you do not press any button within 10 seconds after
receiving a scanned transmission, your radio will automatically
resume scanning channels.
During channel scan (while not receiving a transmission),
you can choose from the following:
Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the
a.
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 Lock/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 18
for further details).
c. Press the Hi•Low/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
(01 through 38) within one channel.
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
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wish to scan privacy codes.
2. Press the Lock/Mode button until 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.
Scan icon will continue to be displayed
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The
when privacy code scan is
continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an
on. Your radio will
incoming transmission is detected. Your radio
will remain on that channel/privacy code for
10 seconds.
While setting privacy code scan, if you do not
press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio
will automatically return to
the channel/privacy code that was displayed
Standby mode on
before you entered mode functions.
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Operation
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
a.
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
10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit
on the channel/privacy code on which you last received a
transmission. This will then return the radio to
Talk button while scanning, but more than
Standby mode.
If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your
radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.
During privacy code scan (while not receiving a transmission),
you can choose from the following:
Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on
a.
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 Lock/Mode button to proceed to set memory
location scan (see page 20 for further details).
c. Press the Hi•Low/Enter button to return to Standby
mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed
before you entered mode functions or the channel/
privacy code on which, during scanning, you last
received a transmission.
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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 12.
Lock/Mode Button
To scan memory locations:
1. Press the Lock/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
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continue to be displayed when memory
location scan is
to scan memory locations and stop if an
on. Your radio will continue
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.
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Mode Functions
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
a.
memory location. Your radio will remain on that memory
location and return to
Standby mode.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume
scanning memory locations.
If you press the
10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit on
the memory location on which, during scanning, you last received
a transmission. This will return the radio to
Talk button while scanning, but more than
Standby mode.
If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, 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
a.
channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered
mode functions or memory location on which, during
scanning, you last received a transmission. This will
then return the radio to
Standby mode.
b. Press the Lock/Mode button to proceed to other functions.
c. Press the Hi•Low/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 15
to de-program a memory location.)
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10 Call Tone Settings
You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit
a unique call alert.
Lock/Mode Button
To change a call tone setting:
1. Press the Lock/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 Lock/Mode button to enter the
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new setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Hi•Low/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.
Lock/Mode Button
To turn roger beep on or off:
1. Press the Lock/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:
a. Press the Lock/Mode button to enter
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the new setting and proceed to other
functions.
b. Press the Hi•Low/Enter button to enter the
new setting and return to
Standby mode.
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Mode Functions and
Operation
Keystroke Tones
With Keystroke Tones turned on, your radio will sound
beeps each time you press a button or change a setting.
Lock/Mode Button
Keystroke Tones On
Channel Buttons
General Specifications
To change keystroke tones:
1. Press the Lock/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 Lock/Mode button to enter the
new setting and return to
b. Press the Hi•Low/Enter button to enter the
new setting and return to
Standby mode.
Standby mode.
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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 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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FCC License and
Customer Assistance
IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE 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 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.
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Product Service
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or
other parts of a unique nature, with par
Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC
rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules.
ts other than those recommended b
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Product Service Questions
If you have any questions about operation or installing
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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 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 of proof-of-purchase,
such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt.
If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.
2) Send the entire product.
3) Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio.
Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where
the radio is to be returned.
4) Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible,
use the original packing material.
5) Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as
United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in
transit to Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,
6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.
6) If the radio is in warranty, upon receipt of your radio, it will
either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model.
Please allow approximately three to four weeks before
contacting Cobra for status. If the radio is out of warranty,
a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair
charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions,
please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.
For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer for product service information.
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Warranty and Trademark
Warranty
Limited One-Year Warranty
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK
radios, 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
Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date of
first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product
for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense,
if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which may vary from state to state.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product
damaged by accident; 2) In the event of misuse or abuse of the product
or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) If the serial
number has been altered, defaced or removed; 4) If the owner of the
product resides outside the U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the length of
this warranty. Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential
or other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from
loss of use or cost of installation.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.
Trademark Acknowledgement
Cobra®, microTALK®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, VibrAlert
and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics
Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark
of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
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