Making Life Easier and Safer
Introduction
Staying in touch with your family and friends is
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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
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shopping at the mall.
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Secure your microTALK
Belt Clip
radio while on the go.
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Carrying your microTALK radio with
you is easy when using the belt clip.
The belt clip easily attaches to your belt,
purse or backpack.
Customer Assistance
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you
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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 5:30 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 and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
For more information or to
order any of our products,
please visit our website:
Contact Your Local Dealer
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
©2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation™
6500 West Cortland Street
Printed in China
Part No. 480-499-P
Version C
CXR920
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
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Caring for Your microTALK Radio
Your microTALK radio will give you years of trouble-free service
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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
Remove Belt Clip
Desktop Charger
To install or replace battery pack:
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1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip
latch and sliding clip up.
Pull Down Latch
2. Pull down on the battery door latch to remove the
battery compartment cover.
3. Insert lithium ion battery pack. Position battery
pack as shown in radio.
Insert Battery Pack
4. Replace battery compartment cover
and belt clip.
Estimated operation time on full charge:
12 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 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.
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Insert Radio(s)
On/Off Power
For charging microTALK radio(s) in desktop
Turning on Your microTALK Radio
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charger:
Press and hold the Power button until you
hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio
is on.
1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.
2. Insert round connector of 120-volt adapter into
jack on back of charger.
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Your microTALK radio is now in Standby
mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is
always in Standby mode, except when the Talk,
Call, Mode or Power buttons are pressed.
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 and the battery pack is charging. After the battery
pack is fully charged, the charge indicator light will turn off.
It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge battery pack.
Battery pack will not be damaged if they stay in the charging well longer
than that.
Battery Low
When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon
will blink. Your batteries should be recharged.
Battery Low
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Auto Battery Save
Battery Save Mode
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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.
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.
Talk Button
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Communicating with Another Person
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1. Press and hold the Talk button.
Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.
2. With the microphone about 2 inches
(5 cm) from your mouth, speak in a
normal voice.
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.
Two Inches (5 cm)
from Mouth
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.
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.
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Channel Buttons
Talk Button
Channels
Time-out Timer
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With the radio on, select any of the
22 channels by pressing the Channel Up
or Channel Down button.
The Time-out Timer feature limits transmit time to
three (3) continuous minutes to extend battery life
and prevent accidental operation. After three (3)
continuous minutes of transmission, the radio will
stop transmitting and will require a rest period of 30
seconds. During this time the display will flash on
and off, and an error tone will sound if the Push-to-
Talk button is pressed.
Channel Number
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.
Selectable High•Medium•Low
Power Output
When in close proximity to another party or during
favorable conditions, you can switch from High to
Medium to Low Power to extend battery life.
Hi-Low Button
Hi Power Icon
See page 26 for FRS/GMRS frequency
allocations and compatibility charts.
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Listening for a Response
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Listening
Release the Talk button to receive incoming
This feature applies to GMRS Channels
1 through 7 and 15 through 22 only.
Channels 8 through 14 operate exclusively
on low power.
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transmissions. Your microTALK radio is always in
Standby mode while the Talk or
Call buttons are not pressed.
Call Button
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Call Button
Medium Power Icon
Low Power Icon
To switch from high to medium to low power:
– Press and release the Hi•Low button.
When in High Power and using Channels 1 through
7 and 15 through 22, the Hi icon will be visible in
the LCD display.
To alert another person that you are calling:
– Press and release the Call button.
The other person will hear a two (2) second
call tone. This tone is used only to establish voice
communications.
When in Medium Power and using Channels 1
through 7 and 15 through 22, the Med icon will be
visible in the LCD.
See page 24 on how to select from
10 available call tone settings.
When in Low Power or while using channels 8
through 14, the Low icon will be visible in the
display.
To Illuminate Display
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Light/Max Range
Press and release the Light/Max Range
button to illuminate the display for
10 seconds.
When using an external speaker/
microphone accessory on channels 1-7
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or 15-22, your microTALK radio will only
operate on medium or low power.
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Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack
Your microTALK radio can be fitted with an externalSpeaker/Microphone,
freeing your hands for other tasks. This same jack also serves as the
connecting point for the wall charger/adapter.
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.
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To attach a speaker/microphone:
1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge
tab on top of your microTALK radio.
Speaker/Microphone/
Charge Jack
You can turn off auto squelch to allow all signals to be
received and extend the maximum range of your radio.
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2. Insert the plug into the speaker/
microphone/charge jack. (See page 5 for power
output settings while using speaker/
microphones.)
Light/Max Range
To briefly turn off auto squelch:
– Press the Light/Max Range button
for less than five (5) seconds.
If you hear two (2) beeps, you have turned
the maximum range extender on (see below).
To turn maximum range extender on:
To connect a wall charger/adapter:
1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge
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tab on top of your microTALK radio.
– Press and hold the Light/Max Range button for at
least five (5) seconds until you hear
two (2) 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.
2. Insert the wall charger/adapter plug
Radio Charger Jack
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into the speaker/microphone/charge jack.
Earbud Microphone
1. Plug earbud microphone into radio.
2. Place earbud in ear.
3. Clip microphone onto clothing 3” to 6” from your
mouth.
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Placed in Ear
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Lock Feature
The Lock feature locks the Channel, Mode, Hi•Low and Power
buttons to prevent accidental operation.
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4. Push to talk.
Push to Talk
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To turn the lock feature on or off:
Lock/Enter Button
– Press and hold the Lock/Enter button for
two (2) 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
Signal Strength
Signal Strength Meter
Your microTALK radio has a Signal Strength
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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.
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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:
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
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To select a CTCSS privacy code:
Mode Button
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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 (01
through 38).
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
Mode Button
Set DCS Privacy Codes
Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel
Set VOX On/Off
Set VOX Sensitivity Level
Set Memory Locations
CTCSS Privacy Code
Channel Buttons
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
Set Channel Scan
Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan
Set DCS Privacy Code Scan
Set Memory Location Scan
will then show the small numbers flashing
and you will then be able
to proceed to step 2.
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Set VibrAlert and/or Call Alert
Set Call Alert Tone Signal
Set Roger Beep On/Off
Set Keystroke Tones On/Off
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel
Down button to select a CTCSS privacy
code. You can hold the Channel Up or Channel
Down button for fast advance.
3. When your desired CTCSS privacy code is
displayed, choose one of the following:
Scroll through the mode functions using theMode 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 toStandby mode.
Privacy Codes
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Your microTALK radio incorporates two (2) advanced coded squelch
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
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.
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.
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
NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels
You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards
Radio channels transmitting in your area.
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To select a DCS privacy code:
Mode Button
1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode
button until the DCS icon appears and the small
numbers flash on the display
To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:
Mode Button
1. Press the Mode button until the WX (All Hazards
Radio) icon, the currently selected All Hazards
Radio channel, and signal strength are displayed.
(01 through 104).
DCS Privacy Code
Channel Buttons
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2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to
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
change All Hazards Radio channels.
Hazards Radio Icon
Channel Buttons
3. WX (All Hazards Radio) icon will continue to be
displayed when All Hazards Radio is on. Choose
one of the following:
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
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.
to proceed to step 2.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to select a DCS privacy code. You can hold the
Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast
advance.
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3. When your desired DCS privacy code is displayed,
choose one of the following:
Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
In flat, open country your radio will
operate at maximum range.
Maximum Range
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
Buildings and foliage in the path of the
signal can reduce the range of the radio.
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.
Dense foliage and hilly terrain will
further reduce the range of the radio.
Reduced Range
On FRS channels 8 through 14, your radio
automatically switches to low power, which
will limit the range the radio can communicate.
Reduced Range
Remember, you can achieve maximum
range by using maximum range extender.
See page 6 for details.
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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 VOX
sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions
triggered by background noise.
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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 turn VOX mode on or off:
Mode Button
To program a memory location:
Mode Button
1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon flashes
on the display. The current on or
off setting is displayed.
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 turn VOX on or off.
3. Choose one of the following:
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to select the memory location
(0 through 9).
Memory Icon
VOX Icon
a. Press the Mode button to enter the selected
on or off setting and proceed
to other functions.
If a location has been programmed before,
its associated channel/privacy code will be
shown on the display.
Channel Buttons
Mode Button
Channel Buttons
b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter
the selected on or off setting and return
to Standby mode.
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.
To set VOX sensitivity:
Lock/Enter Button
1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon flashes
and the current sensitivity level
is displayed.
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.
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
VOX Sensitivity Level
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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 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.
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Mode Button
6. Choose one of the following:
To recall a stored memory channel location:
a. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select a CTCSS privacy code
(01 through 38) for the channel.
1. Press the Mode button until the Memory icon
and the memory location number flash on the
display.
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.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to select a memory location
(0 through 9).
Memory Icon
If a location has been programmed before,
its associated channel/privacy code will be
shown on the display.
Channel Buttons
3. Press the Talk button to return to Standby mode
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.
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.
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.
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Mode Button
To de-program a memory location:
Channel Scan
Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels.
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1. Press the Mode button until the
Memory icon and the memory location
flash on the display.
Mode Button
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 select the memory location
(0 through 9).
Memory Icon
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to begin scanning channels.
Scanning Channels
If a location has been programmed before,
its associated channel/privacy code will be
shown on the display.
The radio ignores specific privacy
codes while scanning channels.
Channel Buttons
3. Press the Lock/Enter button. The channel
The Scan icon will continue to be displayed
numbers will flash on the display.
Channel Buttons
when scan is on. Your radio will continue to
4. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to select Channel 0.
scan all channels and stop if an incoming
transmission is detected. Your radio will
remain on that channel for 10 seconds.
Lock/Enter Button
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.
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.
Channel 0
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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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.
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.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to
To scan privacy codes:
Select Channel
resume scanning channels.
1. While in Standby mode, press the
Channel Up or Channel Down button
to choose the channel on which you
wish to scan 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 on which you last received a transmission.
This will return the radio to Standby mode.
Mode Button
2. Press the Mode button until either the CTCSS
If you do not press any button within 10 seconds after
receiving a scanned transmission, your radio will automatically resume
scanning channels.
or the DCS icon appears on the display and the
Scan icon and the privacy code numbers flash
on the display.
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.
3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
Scan Privacy Codes
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
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incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will
remain on that channel/privacy code for
10 seconds.
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).
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.
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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During privacy code scan (while receiving an incoming
transmission), you can choose from the following:
Memory Location Scan
Your microTALK radio can automatically scan up to
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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.
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 (2) memory locations, see program
memory locations on page 13.
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.
To scan memory locations:
Mode Button
1. Press the Mode button until the Scan icon,
Memory icon and the memory location number
flash on the display.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to begin scanning memory locations.
During privacy code scan (while not receiving a transmission),
you can choose from the following:
Scanning 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.
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).
Channel Buttons
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.
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.
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During memory location scan (while receiving an Incoming
transmission), you can choose from the following:
VibrAlert and Call Alert
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Your microTALK radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that memory
location.
audible call tone, by vibrating silently or both.
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VibrAlert + Ring
To change call settings:
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.
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.
c. After 10 seconds of inactivity, unit starts scan again.
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VibrAlert Only
Channel Buttons
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.
2. Press the Channel Up or
Channel Down button to
change the call setting.
Ring Only
If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio
will automatically resume scanning memory locations.
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button
to enter the new setting
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.
and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
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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Mode Functions
Operation
Introduction
Operation
Customer Assistance Warranty
10 Call Tone Settings
You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit
a unique call alert.
Keystroke Tones
With Keystroke Tones turned on, your radio will sound
beeps each time you press a button or change a setting.
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Mode Button
To change a call tone setting:
To change keystroke tones:
Mode Button
1. Press the Mode button until the
letter “C” and the current call tone number
(01 through 10) is displayed.
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 hear the other call tone settings.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to turn keystroke tones on or off.
Call Tone Setting
Keystroke Tones On
3. Choose one of the following:
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
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.
b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
Channel Buttons
Channel Buttons
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:
Mode Button
1. Press theMode 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.
Roger Beep On
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter
the new setting and proceed to other
functions.
Channel Buttons
b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
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General Specifications
and FCC License
Operation
Introduction
Operation
Customer Assistance Warranty
General Specifications
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
A
C
D
E
B
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Safety Information for microTALK Radios
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS
FRS
FRS
FRS
FRS
FRS
FRS
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
462.5625
462.5875
462.6125
462.6375
462.6625
462.6875
462.7125
467.5625
467.5875
467.6125
467.6375
467.6625
467.6875
467.7125
462.5500
462.5750
462.6000
462.6250
462.6500
462.6750
462.7000
462.7250
High, Med, or Low
High, Med, or Low
High, Med, or Low
High, Med, or Low
High, Med, or Low
High, Med, or Low
High, Med, or Low
Low
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
2
3
4
5
6
7
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
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
Normal Position
11
8
12
9
13
10
14
15
High, Med, or Low
High, Med, or Low
High, Med, or Low
High, Med, or Low
High, Med, or Low
High, Med, or Low
High, Med, or Low
High, Med, or Low
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
interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
GMRS
GMRS
FCC Warnings: 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 requirements of part 2 of the rules.
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Product Service
Customer Assistance
Product Service Questions
For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or
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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 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 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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