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Remove Belt Clip

Pull Up Lock Latch

Insert Batteries

Operation

Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Caring for Your microTALK

®

 Radio 

Your microTALK

®

 radio will give you years of trouble-free service  

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 Batteries and Desktop Charger 

To install or replace batteries:
1.

  Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip  

latch and sliding clip up.

2.

  Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the 

battery compartment cover.

3.

  Insert the supplied four 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 radios in desktop charger:

 

1.

  Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.

2.

 Insert round connector of 120-volt adapter into 

    jack on back of charger.

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, even after the batteries are fully charged.
It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge 

batteries. Batteries will not be damaged if they stay 

in the charging well longer than that.  

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Summary of Contents for microTALK CXT280

Page 1: ...ould 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 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 holiday...

Page 2: ...n 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 apply to...

Page 3: ... 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 radios in desktop charger 1 Insert radio s into desktop charger as shown 2 Insert round connector of 120 volt adapter into jack on back of ch...

Page 4: ... To charge batteries in radio 1 Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly 2 Insert the wall charger adapter into the charge jack located at the top of the radio 3 Plug the wall charger adapter into electrical outlet Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging your Cobra microTALK radio Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged Non r...

Page 5: ...ne 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 will automatically shut off weak transmiss...

Page 6: ...er 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 Set CTCSS Privacy Codes To select a CTCSS privacy code 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode Power button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the di...

Page 7: ...urn 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 ...

Page 8: ...e 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 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 ...

Page 9: ...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 setting is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down...

Page 10: ...chments 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 and Licensing Customer Assistance Operation Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra General Specifications FRS GMRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility Important Please note ...

Page 11: ...ription 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 St...

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