Cobra microTALK CXT280 Owner'S Manual Download

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Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Operation

Mode Functions

Operation

. Your radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an

incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that

channel/privacy code for 10 seconds.

During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission),

you can choose from the following:

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.

Press the

Channel

Down

button to

resume scanning privacy codes. If you do not press any button

within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning

privacy codes.

Press the

Lock

button to return to

Standby

Five Call Tone Settings

•

You can choose between five different

Call Tone Settings

to transmit

a call alert.

To change a call tone setting:
1.

Press the

Mode/Power

button until the

letter “C” and the current call tone number

(01 through 05) is displayed. The current

call tone will sound for one second.

Press the

Channel

Down

button

to hear the other call tone settings.

Choose one of the following:

Press the

Mode/Power

button to

enter the new setting and proceed

to other functions.

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

off

setting is displayed.

Press the

Channel

Down

button

to select roger beep

off

Choose one of the following:

Press the

Mode/Power

button to enter the

new setting and return to

Standby

mode.

Press the

Lock

button to enter the new setting

and return to

Standby

mode.

Channel Button

Mode/Power

Call Tone Setting

Roger Beep Off

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Privacy Code Scan

•

Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the

Privacy Codes

(either

CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83) within one channel. Only

one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time.

To scan privacy codes:
1.

While in

Standby

mode, press the

Channel

Down

button to choose the channel on

which you wish to scan privacy codes.

Press the

Mode/Power

button until either the

CTCSS or the DCS icon appears on the display

and the

Scan

icon and the privacy code numbers

flash on the display.

Press the

Channel

Down

button

to begin scanning privacy codes within the

channel you selected.

Mode/Power

Select Channel

Scan Privacy Codes

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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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