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Operation

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General Specifications 

and FCC License

Customer Assistance

Operation

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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 

     C 

E

  1  

1  

FRS/GMRS  

462.5625 

High, Med, or Low 

  2  

FRS/GMRS 

462.5875 

High, Med, or Low

  3  

FRS/GMRS  

462.6125 

High, Med, or Low 

  4  

4  

FRS/GMRS  

462.6375 

High, Med, or Low 

  5  

5  

FRS/GMRS  

462.6625 

High, Med, or Low 

  6  

6  

FRS/GMRS  

462.6875 

High, Med, or Low  

  7  

7  

FRS/GMRS  

462.7125 

High, Med, or Low 

  8    FRS  

467.5625 

Low 

  9    FRS  

467.5875 

Low

  10    FRS 

467.6125 

Low 

  11    FRS  

467.6375 

Low

  12    FRS  

467.6625 

Low

  13    FRS  

467.6875 

Low 

  14    FRS  

467.7125 

Low

  15  

11  

GMRS  

462.5500 

High, Med, or Low 

  16  

8  

GMRS  

462.5750 

High, Med, or Low 

  17  

12  

GMRS  

462.6000 

High, Med, or Low 

  18  

9  

GMRS  

462.6250 

High, Med, or Low 

  19  

13  

GMRS  

462.6500 

High, Med, or Low 

  20  

10  

GMRS  

462.6750 

High, Med, or Low 

  21  

14  

GMRS  

462.7000 

High, Med, or Low 

  22  

15  

GMRS  

462.7250 

High, Med, or Low 

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

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 Radios

Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When 
the talk button is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is 
authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal 
Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels 
for handheld wireless devices. 

Important

FCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has been tested 
and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra accessories supplied 
or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance  
with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized 
antennas, modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate 
FCC regulations. 

Normal Position

Hold the transmitter approximately two inches from your face and speak in a normal 
voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or 
other parts of a unique nature, with 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.

Summary of Contents for microTALK CXR725

Page 1: ...ith you is easy when using the belt clip The belt clip easily attaches to your belt purse or backpack For Assistance in the U S A In this user s manual you should find 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...

Page 2: ...d materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective microTALK radios chargers products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department accompanied by proof of the d...

Page 3: ...ery pack according to polarity markings 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Estimated operation time on full charge 10 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 ...

Page 4: ...uttons are pressed Battery Low When battery power is low the Battery Low icon will blink Your batteries should be recharged Auto Battery Save 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 ...

Page 5: ...e is used only to establish voice communications See page 24 on how to select from 10 available call tone settings Operation Selectable High Low Power Output When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions you can switch from High to Low Power to extend battery life This feature applies to GMRS Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 only Channels 8 through 14 operate exclus...

Page 6: ...automatically switches to low power which will limit the range the radio can communicate Remember you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender See page 6 for details 6 Using Your Radio 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 ...

Page 7: ...on Press the Talk button at any point to return the radio to Standby mode Operation Mode Button Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Privacy Codes Your microTALK radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch 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 p...

Page 8: ...y buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Mode Button Channel Buttons DCS Privacy Code Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Set CTCSS Privacy Codes To select a CTCSS privacy code 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 NOTE If DCS is turned on at the channel selected the dis...

Page 9: ...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 Mode Button Mode Button Channel Buttons Channel Buttons VOX Icon Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction 13 Operation 12 Mode Functions Operation 10 Memory Locations Your microTALK radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing your most frequently used chan...

Page 10: ...ress 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 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 c...

Page 11: ...emory location flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select the memory location 0 through 9 If a location has been programmed before its associated channel privacy code will be shown on the display 3 Press the Lock Enter button The channel numbers will flash on the display 4 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select Channel 0 5 Choose one of the followin...

Page 12: ...ing a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel Your radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning channels If you press the 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 ...

Page 13: ...owing 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 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 ...

Page 14: ...again 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 If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations During memory location scan while not receiving a transmission you can choose from ...

Page 15: ... off setting is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select roger beep on or off 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Mode Functions and General Specifications Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Operation M...

Page 16: ...tation 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 applic...

Page 17: ...d 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...

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