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General Specifications
and FCC License

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 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.

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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

B

C

D

E

1

1

FRS/GMRS 

462.5625

High or Low 

2

2

FRS/GMRS

462.5875

High or Low

3

3

FRS/GMRS 

462.6125

High or Low 

4

4

FRS/GMRS 

462.6375

High or Low 

5

5

FRS/GMRS 

462.6625

High or Low 

6

6

FRS/GMRS 

462.6875

High or Low  

7

7

FRS/GMRS 

462.7125

High 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 or Low 

16 

GMRS 

462.5750

High or Low 

17 

12 

GMRS 

462.6000

High or Low 

18 

GMRS 

462.6250

High or Low 

19 

13 

GMRS 

462.6500

High or Low 

20 

10 

GMRS 

462.6750

High or Low 

21 

14 

GMRS 

462.7000

High or Low 

22 

15 

GMRS 

462.7250

High or Low 

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Summary of Contents for microTALK LI 5600 DX

Page 1: ...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 day 7 days a week 77...

Page 2: ...ALK radios and charger and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and 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 com...

Page 3: ...ment cover 3 Insert lithium ion battery pack Position battery 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 ...

Page 4: ...lk Call or Power buttons 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...

Page 5: ...rt another person that you are calling Press and release the Call button The other person will hear a two second call tone This tone is used only to establish voice communications See page 23 on how to select from 10 available call tone settings Operation Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Selectable High Low Power Output When in close proximity to anoth...

Page 6: ...ugh 14 your radio 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...

Page 7: ...e of the Mode button will advance to the next mode function Press the Talk button at any point to return the radio to Standby mode Operation Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons 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 ...

Page 8: ... 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 Button Channel Buttons DCS Privacy Code Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Set CTCSS Privacy Codes To select a CTCSS privacy code 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode button until ...

Page 9: ...selected setting and return to Standby mode Mode Button Mode Button Channel Buttons Channel Buttons VOX Icon Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction 13 Operation Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons 12 Mode Functions Operation Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notic...

Page 10: ... Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons 6 Choose one of the following a Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a CTCSS privacy code 01 through 38 for the channel b Press 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...

Page 11: ...code displayed before you entered mode functions To de program a memory location 1 Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory 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 ...

Page 12: ...g an incoming transmission you can choose from the following 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...

Page 13: ...ing privacy code scan while receiving an incoming transmission you can choose from the following 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...

Page 14: ...ion 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 the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel privacy code that was dis...

Page 15: ...wn 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 Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Customer Assistance Warranty Introdu...

Page 16: ...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 ma...

Page 17: ...returned 2 Send 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...

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