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Operation

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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 Commissions (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 2 inches from your face and speak in a

normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

General Specifications

FRS/GMRS Frequency 

Allocation and Compatibility

Important: 

Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels 

may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency. 
For example, a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be 
tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel 
GMRS tuned to Channel 15. Please refer to the chart below for 
channel/ frequency number compatibility. 

A = Channel No. for 22 Channel FRS/GMRS Models

B = Channel No. for 15 Channel GMRS Models

C = Type of Radio Service

D = Frequency in MHz

E = Power Output

A

B

C

D

E

FRS/GMRS 

462.5625

High 

2

FRS/GMRS

462.5875

High

3

FRS/GMRS 

462.6125

High  

FRS/GMRS 

462.6375

High  

FRS/GMRS 

462.6625

High  

FRS/GMRS 

462.6875

High   

FRS/GMRS 

462.7125

High 

FRS 

467.5625

Low 

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  

16 

GMRS 

462.5750

High  

17 

12 

GMRS 

462.6000

High 

18 

GMRS 

462.6250

High  

19 

13 

GMRS 

462.6500

High  

20 

10 

GMRS 

462.6750

High 

21 

14 

GMRS 

462.7000

High  

22 

15 

GMRS 

462.7250

High  

General Specifications 

and Licensing 

Customer Assistance

Operation

Nothing 

Comes Close to a Cobra

®

The receiver for these two-way radios and the external power supply for
charging comply 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 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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Summary of Contents for CXT240

Page 1: ... all the information you need to operate your microTALK radio If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m Central Time Monday through Friday except holidays 773 889...

Page 2: ...uration 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 ap...

Page 3: ...our AAA rechargeable batteries or non rechargeable alkaline batteries Position batteries according to polarity markings 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable Ni Cd Ni MH etc batteries To charge batteries in radio 1 Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly 2 Insert the wall charg...

Page 4: ...Up or Channel Down button to select a channel Both radios must be tuned to the same channel privacy code to communicate 3 Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone 4 When finished talking release the Talk button and listen for a response Battery Low Turning on Your microTALK Radio Press and hold the Mode Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the r...

Page 5: ... will hear a two second call tone This tone is used only to establish voice communications See page 13 on how to select between five call tone settings 4 5 Volume Button Call Button Listening Volume Level Lock Icon Light Max Range Lock Button To Illuminate Display Press and release the Light Max Range button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds Auto Squelch Maximum Range Your microTALK radio w...

Page 6: ...e 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 Mode Power Set CTCSS Privacy Codes To select a CTCSS privacy code 1 After selecting a channel pre...

Page 7: ...ton to proceed to other functions b Press the Lock button to exit All Hazards Radio channel mode and return to Standby mode National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration Weather WX Alert Mode Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically receive NOAA Hazard Alert radio signals and warnings from designated NOAA broadcast stations If the radio is turned ON it w...

Page 8: ...tomatically transmitting when you speak You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise To turn VOX mode on or off 1 Press the Mode Power button until the VOX icon flashes on the display The current On or Off setting is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn VOX On or Off 3 Choose one of the follow...

Page 9: ... other functions b Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak To turn roger beep on or off 1 Press the Mode Power button until the Roger Beep icon flashes The current on or off s...

Page 10: ...s 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 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away General Specifications FRS GMRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility Important Please note that Cobra GMRS models ...

Page 11: ... 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 ...

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