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Listening for a Response
Release the
Talk
button to receive incoming
transmissions. Your microTALK
®
radio is always in
Standby
mode while the
Talk
or
Call
buttons are
not pressed.
To Adjust Volume
Press and hold
MAX-RANGE
Button for three seconds to
turn off the auto squelch, then rotating
Volume
Knob until
you reach a comfortable listening level.
1.
Rotate
Volume
Knob clockwise to increase the
volume.
2.
Rotate
Volume
Knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
3.
Press and hold
MAX-RANGE
Button to enable the auto squelch.
Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an uncomfortable
level, it could hurt your ear.
Call Button
Press and release the
Call
button to alert others that you
are calling.
The other person will hear a two second call tone.
This tone is used only to establish voice
communications.
LED/S.O.S. Flashlight
Press and release the
LED/S.O.S Flashlight
button below
the
Talk
button to use the LED flashlight located at the
bottom of the radio.
To activate S.O.S. function, press and hold the
LED/S.O.S
Flashlight
button to turn on. Press and release to turn off
the flashlight or S.O.S. function.
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
Your microTALK
®
radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and
unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached your
Maximum
Range
limit.
You can turn
off
auto squelch (or turn
on
maximum range extender), allowing
all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.
To turn maximum range extender on (Turn off auto
squelch):
– Press and hold the
MAX-RANGE
button for at least
three seconds until you hear two beeps which indicates
the maximum range extender is
on
.
To turn maximum range extender off (Turn on auto
squelch):
– Press and hold the
MAX-RANGE
button.
Lock Function
The
Lock
function locks the
Up, Weather, Memory
and
Mode
buttons to prevent accidental operation.
To turn the lock on or off:
– Press and hold the
Call/Lock
button for two seconds.
A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock
on
or
off
request. When in
Lock
mode, the
Lock
icon will be
displayed.
microTALK
®
Range
Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum
range.
Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce
the range of the radio.
Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the
range of the radio.
On Channels 8 through 14, 34 through 37, 53 through 56,
your radio automatically switches to low power, which
will limit the range the radio can communicate.
6
7
See
page 12
on how to select between
ten call tone settings.
Remember, you can achieve maximum
range by using maximum range extender.
See
page 6
for details.
Listening
Lock Icon
Maximum Range
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
Call Button
Lock Button
MAX-RANGE Button
LED/S.O.S. Flashlight
Limited One-Year Warranty
Altis Global Limited warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that this product and
the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a
period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase. During this period, Altis will,
repair or replace, at its sole option and discretion, this product or any defective parts. Altis’
liability hereunder shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective part or parts,
and such correction shall constitute a fulfillment of all of Altis’ warranties hereunder.
This limited warranty is only valid for the original consumer purchaser in limited jurisdictions
and is not transferrable. This limited warranty will automatically terminate prior to expiration
if this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party. The product must be
purchased from Altis or an authorized dealer or the warranty is void. This limited warranty is
valid only for products purchased and utilized in specific jurisdictions. Please visit our
website at
www.cobrawalkietalkie.com
for a list of jurisdictions wherein this limited
warranty is valid.
This limited warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of
God, accident, commercial use or modification of, or to any part of this product. This
warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation;
ordinary wear and tear; or attempted alterations or repairs by anyone other than Altis or
someone authorized by Altis to do warranty work. Any unauthorized alterations or repairs
will void this warranty. This limited warranty does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL
FAULTS. This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number or date stamp
has been altered, defaced or removed from this product. This limited warranty does not
cover product purchased or utilized in a jurisdiction not covered.
The procedure for obtaining service and support, and the applicability of this warranty, will
vary depending on the country or jurisdiction in which you purchase and utilize the product.
For details on obtaining product service, support and other warranty information please visit
www.cobrawalkietalkie.com.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state and country to country.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, ALTIS MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALTIS EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED
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EXPRESSED WARRANTY.
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NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND/OR COSTS OF LITIGATION, FOR BREACH OF ANY
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LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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THIRD PARTY. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT, OR A CLAIM
MADE, UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR AS A TORT CLAIM (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT
PRODUCT LIABILITY), A CONTRACT CLAIM, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM. THIS LIMITATION
CANNOT BE WAIVED OR AMENDED BY ANY PERSON. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL
BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF ALTIS OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ALTIS HAS BEEN
ADVISED BY YOU OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
and do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.
Provided that the product was purchased from Altis itself or through its authorized reseller
or agent and utilized in the U.S.A., Altis will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option,
defective products, products or component parts upon delivery to the authorized Altis Global
Limited Authorized Service Center, accompanied by proof of the date of first customer
purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service,
but the return charges, to an address in the U.S.A, will be at Altis’ expense, if the product is
under warranty.
For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your authorized local reseller or agent for warranty information.
Trademark Acknowledgment
Manufactured, distributed, or sold by Altis Global Limited, official licensee for this product.
Cobra
®
, microTalk
®
, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
, and the snake design are registered
trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a
trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. All other product or service names are the
property of their respective owners.
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