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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.

Installing Batteries 

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 three AA rechargeable 

batteries or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries. 

Position batteries according to polarity markings.

4.

  Replace battery compartment cover and  

belt clip.

• Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
• 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 cable into the charge jack located at 

the top of the radio. 

3.

  Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.

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-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.

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Remove Belt Clip

Pull Up Lock Latch

Insert Batteries

Operation

Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Radio Charger Jack

Summary of Contents for microTALK CXT390

Page 1: ...g keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event checking with travel companions in another car talking with neighbors arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall Secure your microTALK radio while on the go Carrying your microTALK radio with you is easy when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap The belt clip easily attaches to your belt purse or backpack Ow...

Page 2: ...ngs 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries 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 cable into the charge jack located at the top of the radio 3 Plug the cable into U...

Page 3: ... 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 VO LUM E CALL MODE CH AN NE L Battery Save Mode V O L U M E CALL MODE CH AN NE L Talk Button Two Inches 5 cm from Mouth To Select a Channel With the radio on select any of the 22 channels by pressing the ...

Page 4: ...tablish voice communications See page 13 on how to select between five call tone settings VOL UME CALL MODE CHA NN EL Volume Button VO LU M E CALL MODE CH A N N EL Call Button Listening Volume Level Lock Icon V O L U M E CALL MODE CH AN N EL Light Max Range CALL MODE CH AN N EL Lock Button To Illuminate Display Press and release the Light Max Range button to illuminate the display Auto Squelch Max...

Page 5: ...ing Through the Mode Function By scrolling through the Mode function you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK radio When scrolling through the Mode function your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes Set Vox On Off Set Vox Sensitivity Set Channel Scan Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan Set DCS Priva...

Page 6: ... VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed with letters LE and a Number 1 through 5 with Number 5 being the most sensitive level and Number 1 being the least sensitive level 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode Power button to enter the selected setting...

Page 7: ...nning privacy codes If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes c Press the Lock button to return to Standby Scan Channels VO LUM E CALL MODE CH AN NE L Channel Button VO LU ME CALL MODE CH AN NE L Mode Power During scanning while receiving an incoming transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to...

Page 8: ...hannels 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 Weather 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 contin...

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