Cobra Digital Two Way Radio CXR920 User Manual

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:  
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  
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  
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  
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  
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.  
Listening for a Response  
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  
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  
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.  
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.  
4. Push to talk.  
Push to Talk  
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Clipped to Clothing  
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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  
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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microTALK Range  
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.  
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 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  
Channel Buttons  
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  
Channel Buttons  
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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20  
 
Mode Functions  
Operation  
Introduction  
Operation  
Customer Assistance Warranty  
®
During memory location scan (while receiving an Incoming  
transmission), you can choose from the following:  
VibrAlert and Call Alert  
®
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.  
®
Mode Button  
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.  
®
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.  
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  
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  
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  
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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