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Introduction

Operation

Operation

Mode Functions

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Set DCS Privacy Codes

To select a DCS privacy code:

1.

After selecting a channel, press the 

Mode/Power

button until the DCS icon appears and the
small numbers flash on the display (01
through 83).

2.

Press using the 

Channel Up

or 

Channel Down

button to select a DCS

privacy code. You can hold the

Up

or

Down

button for fast advance.

3.

When DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:

a.

Press the 

Mode/Power

button to enter the new setting and

proceed to other functions.

b.

Press the 

Lock

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.

NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

You can use your microTALK radio to listen to 

NOAA All Hazards

Radio

channels transmitting in your area.

To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:

1.

Press the 

Mode

button until the 

All Hazards

Radio

icon and the currently selected All

Hazards Radio channel 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 

be displayed when 

All Hazards Radio

is

on

.

Choose one of the following:

a.

Press 

Mode

button 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
will alert to Weather and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA. 

This feature is set to 

OFF 

by default.

Make sure the strongest Weather channel
is selected for your area using the NOAA
All Hazards Radio Channels selection in
the previous menu.

To turn Weather Alert On or Off:
1.

Press the 

Mode/Power

button until the

Weather Alert icon flashes on the display.  The
current 

On

or 

Off

setting is displayed.

2.

Press the 

Channel Up

and 

Channel Down

button to turn Weather Alert 

On

or 

Off

.

3.

Press the 

Lock

button to save the new setting

and exit the 

Weather Alert Mode

and return to

Standby 

mode.

Channel Buttons

Mode/Lock Button

DCS Privacy Code

If CTCSS is turned 

on

at the channel     

selected, the display will flash the DCS 
icon and “OFF.” To switch from CTCSS to 
DCS, press the 

Channel Up

or 

Channel 

Down

button while the display is flashing 

“OFF.” The display will then show the   
small numbers flashing and you will then 
be able to proceed to step 2.

Mode/Power

Channel Button

Mode/Power

Hazards Radio Icon

Channel Buttons

Lock Button

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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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