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Operation

Warranty

Introduction

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Customer Assistance

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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.

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 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 

     C 

E

  1  

1  

FRS/GMRS  

462.5625 

High, Med, or Low 

  2  

FRS/GMRS 

462.5875 

High, Med, or Low

  3  

FRS/GMRS  

462.6125 

High, Med, or Low 

  4  

4  

FRS/GMRS  

462.6375 

High, Med, or Low 

  5  

5  

FRS/GMRS  

462.6625 

High, Med, or Low 

  6  

6  

FRS/GMRS  

462.6875 

High, Med, or Low  

  7  

7  

FRS/GMRS  

462.7125 

High, Med, 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, Med, or Low 

  16  

8  

GMRS  

462.5750 

High, Med, or Low 

  17  

12  

GMRS  

462.6000 

High, Med, or Low 

  18  

9  

GMRS  

462.6250 

High, Med, or Low 

  19  

13  

GMRS  

462.6500 

High, Med, or Low 

  20  

10  

GMRS  

462.6750 

High, Med, or Low 

  21  

14  

GMRS  

462.7000 

High, Med, or Low 

  22  

15  

GMRS  

462.7250 

High, Med, or Low 

Summary of Contents for microTalk LI 720

Page 1: ...io with you is easy when 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 hou...

Page 2: ...he U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK 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 repl...

Page 3: ...ery pack Position battery pack as shown in radio 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Estimated operation time on full charge 12 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 established collection programs Please contact yo...

Page 4: ...Mode 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 af...

Page 5: ...extend battery life and prevent accidental operation After three 3 continuous minutes of transmission the radio will stop transmitting and will require a rest period of 30 seconds During this time the display will flash on and off and an error tone will sound if the Push to Talk button is pressed Selectable High Medium Low Power Output When in close proximity to another party or during favorable c...

Page 6: ...adio On FRS channels 8 through 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 ...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ... new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock Enter 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 NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels 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 Pr...

Page 9: ...smitting 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 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 to turn VOX on or off 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode b...

Page 10: ...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 channel If OFF flashes in place of the privacy code numbers a privacy code is already set in the opposite CTCSS or DCS system Press the Channel Up or Channel D...

Page 11: ... 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 channel numbers will flash on the display 4 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select Channel 0 5 Choose one ...

Page 12: ...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 which you last received a transmission Th...

Page 13: ...on 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 after receiving a transmission you will transmit on the cha...

Page 14: ... scanning memory locations c After 10 seconds of inactivity unit starts scan again If you press 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 If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations During...

Page 15: ... tone settings 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 Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Roger Beep is an audible tone that your listener will hear when you release the Talk button This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK f...

Page 16: ...ot 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...

Page 17: ...re 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 Service Cobra Electroni...

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