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Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

5

Operation

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Using Your Radio

Operation

Channel Number

Enter/Hi-Low Button

Channel Buttons

Hi Power Icon

Low Power Icon

Light/Max Range

Listening

Channels 

With the radio 

on

, select any of the 22 channels 

by pressing the 

Channel Up

 or 

Channel Down

 

button. 

Both radios must be tuned to the  

same channel to communicate.

Channels 1 through 7 are shared by FRS and 

GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. 

Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.

See page 21 for FRS/GMRS frequency 

allocations and compatibility charts.

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.

Volume 

Rotate the 

On/Off Volume

 knob.

Call Button 

To alert 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 19 on how to select from  

10 available call tone settings.

Selectable High•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  
15 through 22 on high power, the 

Hi

 icon 

will be visible on the display.
When using those channels on low power  
and on Channels 8 through 14, the 

Low

 icon 

will be visible on the display. 

To Illuminate Display  

Press and release the 

Light/Max Range

 button 

to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.

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 slightly reduces the 

Maximum 

Range

 at which signals can be heard.

You can turn 

off 

auto squelch to allow all signals to be received 

and extend the maximum range of your radio.

Volume Knob

Call Button

Содержание microTALK CXT425

Страница 1: ...g your microTALK radio 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...

Страница 2: ...CTCSS 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 Safety and Trademark Acknowledgement Safety Safety Information for microTALK Radios Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter When the talk button is pushed it sends...

Страница 3: ...ries 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 contact your local wa...

Страница 4: ...ation 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 charging well even after the ...

Страница 5: ...ations See page 19 on how to select from 10 available call tone settings Selectable High 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 po...

Страница 6: ...can communicate Remember you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender See page 6 for details To briefly turn off auto squelch Press the Light Max Range button for less than five seconds If you hear two beeps you have turned the maximum range extender on see below To turn maximum range extender on Press and hold the Light Max Range button for at least five seconds until you hear tw...

Страница 7: ...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 th...

Страница 8: ...annel Buttons Mode Lock Button Mode Lock Button 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 priva...

Страница 9: ... the memory location number flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a memory location 0 through 9 If a location has been programmed before its associated channel privacy code will be shown on the display 13 The current sensitivity level is displayed with letters LE and a Number 01 through 05 with Number 05 being the most sensitive level and Number 01 being the ...

Страница 10: ...n 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 14 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 disp...

Страница 11: ...ers flash on the display 3 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when privacy code scan is on Your radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected Your radio will remain on that channel privacy code for 10 seconds While setting privacy code sc...

Страница 12: ... Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning memory locations 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 This will return the radio to Standby mode If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your radio will automaticall...

Страница 13: ...ns 21 Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Operation General Specifications Roger Beep On Keystroke Tones On Channel Buttons Channel Buttons Mode Lock Button Mode Lock Button 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 m...

Страница 14: ...k in a normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away FCC Licensing and Product Service Questions 22 Customer Assistance Product Service Questions If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product or if you need to order replacement parts Please call Cobra first DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE See customer assistance on page A1 For Products Purchased in the ...

Страница 15: ...not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the leng...

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