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Introduction

9

Nothing

Comes Close to a Cobra

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Operation

8

English

Mode Functions

Scrolling through Mode Functions

By scrolling through the

Mode Functions

, you will be able to

select or turn

on/off

preferred features of your microTALK radio.

When scrolling through the

Mode Functions

, your radio features

will be displayed in the following order:

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
Set DCS Privacy Codes
Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel
Set VOX On/Off
Set VOX Sensitivity Level
Set Memory Locations
Set Channel Scan
Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan
Set DCS Privacy Code Scan
Set Memory Location Scan
Set Call Tones
Set Roger Beep On/Off
Set Keystroke Tones On/Off

Scroll through the mode functions using the

Mode/Lock

button.

Each press and release of the

Mode/Lock

button will advance to

the next mode function. Press the

Talk

button at any point to

return the radio to

Standby

mode.

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 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121

Privacy Codes

. Either system can be used on all channels, but both

systems cannot be used on the same channel at the same time.

To successfully communicate using a privacy code, both
the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same
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.

Operation

CTCSS Privacy Code

Channel Buttons

Mode/Lock Button

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

To select a CTCSS privacy code:
1.

After selecting a channel, press the

Mode/Lock

button until the small

numbers next to the channel number
flash on the display.

If DCS is turned

on

at the channel

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

2.

Press using the

Channel Up

or

Channel Down

button to select a privacy code. You can hold
the

Up

or

Down

button for fast advance.

3.

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

a.

Press the

Mode/Lock

button to enter the

new setting and proceed to other functions.

b.

Press the

Enter/Hi•Low

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.

Mode/Lock Button

Summary of Contents for microTalk CXT400C

Page 1: ...ly attaches to your belt purse or backpack For Assistance in Canada or 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 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assista...

Page 2: ...Battery Compartment 16 Battery Door Latch 1 Signal Strength Meter Icon 2 Lock Icon 3 Keystroke Tones Icon 4 Roger Beep Icon 5 VOX Icon 6 NOAA All Hazards Radio Icon 7 CTCSS DCS Icons 8 Scan Icon 9 Memory Icon 10 Memory Location Number 11 Privacy Code Numbers 12 Hi Low Power Icons 13 Receive Transmit Icons 14 Battery Low Indicator 15 Power Saver Icon 16 Channel Numbers 13 14 15 16 Maximum range may...

Page 3: ... 3 Insert batteries according to polarity markings 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Estimated operation time on full charge 12 hours These rechargeable batteries 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 contac...

Page 4: ...ode to communicate Operation For charging microTALK radio s 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 chargi...

Page 5: ...gh 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 exclusively on low power To toggle between high and low power Press the Enter Hi Low button for two seconds When using Channels 1 through 7 and ...

Page 6: ...e fitted with an external Speaker Microphone freeing your hands for other tasks This same jack also serves as the connecting point for a wall charger adapter To attach a speaker microphone 1 Open the speaker microphone charge tab on top of your microTALK radio 2 Insert the plug into the speaker microphone charge jack To connect a wall charger adapter 1 Open the speaker microphone charge tab on top...

Page 7: ...ot be used on the same channel at the same time To successfully communicate using a privacy code both the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same 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 ...

Page 8: ...Cobra Set DCS Privacy Codes To select a DCS privacy code 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode Lock 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 your desired DCS privacy code is displayed choose one of the fol...

Page 9: ...hannel Down button to select a CTCSS privacy code 01 through 38 for the channel b Press the Enter Hi Low 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 83 for the channel If OFF flashes in place of the privacy code numbers a privacy code is already set ...

Page 10: ...t received a transmission This will return the radio to Standby mode Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction 15 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operation 14 English Mode Functions 3 Press the Talk button to return to Standby mode on the selected memory location A memory location can be reprogrammed at any time it is displayed Press the Enter Hi Low button to begin While recalling a stored memory ...

Page 11: ...before you entered mode functions or the channel privacy code on which during scanning you last received a transmission Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction 17 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operation 16 English Mode Functions If you do not press any button within 10 seconds after receiving a scanned transmission your radio will automatically resume scanning channels During channel scan while...

Page 12: ... 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 This will return the radio to Standby mode 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 transmis...

Page 13: ...eneral Specifications 21 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Operation 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 Cobra15 Channel GMRS model would need to be tuned to Channel 11 in order...

Page 14: ...10 Ville St Laurent Québec CANADA H4R 2B7 www cobra ca We reserve the right to repair or replace the radio with an equivalent product Please include the following information Date of Purchase Model Number Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone Number For Products Purchased in the U S A If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your radio This ...

Page 15: ...re to follow operating instructions Alteration of this product or defacing of the serial number cancels all obligations of this warranty This warranty gives you specified legal rights Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in some areas For Products Purchased in the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra GMRS radios and charger and the component parts thereof will b...

Page 16: ...NOTES Notes Notes 26 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ...

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