User Manual

For any questions about operating this new Cobra branded product, PLEASE
CONTACT US FIRST… do not return this product to the retail store. The contact
information for support will vary depending on the country in which you
purchased and utilize the product.
To obtain warranty service or other information for products purchased from
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please call our consumer support line at [phone], or email us at
[e-mail]. You will receive instructions on how to ship the
products at your expense to an Altis Global Limited Authorized Service Center.
To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or
other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem;
and, most importantly; (c) your address and telephone number.
For warranty and customer service information outside the US, please contact
your local dealer.
For further information needed on its features, please visit
www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for frequently
asked questions and the electronic manual.
To temporarily turn off auto squelch:
Press the Light/Max Range button for
To turn maximum range extender on:
– Press and hold the Light/Max Range button
two beeps which indicates the maximum
range extender is on.
To turn maximum range extender off:
– Press and release the Light/Max Range
button or change channels.
Lock Function
The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel
Down and Mode/Power buttons to prevent
accidental operation.
To turn the lock on or off:
– Press and hold the Lock button for
two seconds.
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.
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, your radio
automatically switches to low power, which
will limit the range the radio can communicate.
Turning on Your microTALK
®
Radio
Press and hold the Mode/Power button until you hear
a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on.
Your microTALK
®
radio is now in Standby mode,
ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in
Standby mode except when the Talk, Call or
Mode/Power buttons are pressed.
Battery Status Indicator
The battery charge status is shown on the display.
Four bars indicates fully charged.
Insert Batteries
Radio Charger Jack
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Staying in touch with your family and friends is
convenient and easy when using your microTALK
®
radio.
Some of the many uses you will discover include:
Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping
track of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with
travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging
meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall.
Secure your microTALK
®
radio while on
the go.
Carrying your microTALK
®
radio with you is easy
when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.
The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse, or
backpack.
Owner’s Manual
Introduction
Making Life Easier and Safer
Introduction
Product Features
Operation
Using Your Radio
Customer Assistance
Product Service & Support
Belt Clip
Backlit LCD Display
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English
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Remove Belt Clip
Pull Up Lock Latch
Caring for Your microTALK
®
Radio
Your microTALK
®
radio will give you years of trouble-free service
if cared for properly. Handle the radio gently. Keep the radio away from
dust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to
extreme temperatures.
Installing Batteries
To install or replace batteries:
1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip
latch and sliding clip up.
2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the
battery compartment cover.
3. Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable
batteries or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.
Position batteries according to polarity markings.
4. Replace battery compartment cover and
belt clip.
• Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.
To charge batteries in radio:
1. Check to see that the batteries have been
inserted properly.
2. Insert the cable into the charge jack located at
the top of the radio.
3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.
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Mode/Power
Mode/Power
Battery Charge
Status
Quick Start
1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button
to turn on your radio.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select a channel.
3. Press and hold the Talk button while
speaking into the microphone.
4.
Talk
button and listen for a response.
Both radios must be tuned to the same
channel/privacy code to communicate.
Battery Low
Battery Save Mode
Talk Button
Two Inches (5 cm)
from Mouth
Channel Button
Channel Number
Battery Low
Battery Low icon will blink and an audible tone will
sound twice before the radio shuts off. Your batteries
should be replaced or recharged, if using
rechargeable batteries.
Auto Battery Save
If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the
radio will automatically switch to Power Save mode
and the Power Saver
This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive
incoming transmissions.
Communicating with Another Person
1. Press and hold the Talk button.
2. With the microphone about two inches (5 cm) from
your mouth, speak in a normal voice.
3. Release the Talk button when you are
You cannot receive incoming calls while
pressing the Talk button.
To Select a Channel
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.
while charging if the radio is on.
Both radios must be tuned to the
same channel to communicate.
Volume Button
Call Button
Listening
Volume Level
Light/Max Range
Light/Max Range
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 the Volume Up or Volume
Down button.
A double beep sound is used to indicate
the minimum and maximum volume levels
(1 through 8).
Call Button
Press and release the Call button.
The other person will hear a three second call
tone. This tone is used only to establish voice
communications.
To Illuminate Display
Press and release the Light/Max Range button
to illuminate the display.
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 temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on maximum range
extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the
maximum range of your radio.
See page 11 on how to select between
Lock Button
Lock Icon
Maximum Range
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
Remember, you can achieve maximum
range by using maximum range extender.
See page 4 for details.
Scrolling Through the Mode Function
By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to
select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK
®
radio. When
scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features
will be displayed in the same predetermined order:
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
Set DCS Privacy Codes
Set Vox On/Off
Set Vox Sensitivity
Set Channel Scan
Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan
Set DCS Privacy Code Scan
Set Call Tones
Set Roger Beep On/Off
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.
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Mode Functions (continued on back side)
Maximum range may vary and is based on
unobstructed line-of-sight communication
under ideal conditions.
1. Antenna
2. External Speaker/
Microphone/Charge Jack
3. Mode/Power Button
4. Weather/Lock Button
5. Channel Up/Down Buttons
6. Backlit LCD Display
7. Speaker/Microphone
8. Volume Up/Down Buttons
9. Light/Max Range Button
10. Talk Button
11. Call Button
12. Wrist Strap Connection
13. Belt Clip
14. Battery Compartment
15. Battery Door Latch
1. Battery Level Indicator
2. VOX Icon
3. Scan Icon
4. Roger Beep Icon
5. Lock Icon
6. Low Power Icon
7. DCS/CTCSS Icons
8. Weather Icon
9. Weather Alert Icon
10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers
11. Power Saver Icon
12. Channel Numbers
13. Receive/Transmit Icon
Operation
Mode Functions
Part No. KEM-ML38305-12B
See page 14 for frequency allocations.
Features
• 22 Channels
• 10 Channel NOAA All
Hazards Radio
• Weather Alert
• 121 Privacy Codes
(38 CTCSS codes/
83 DCS codes)
• Hands-Free Operation
(VOX)
• Scan
Channels, privacy codes
• Backlit LCD Display
• Call Alert
Five selectable tones
• Button Lock
• Speaker/Microphone/
Charge Jack
• Roger Beep
Selectable On/Off
• Battery/Power Saver
• Keystroke Tones
• Battery Level Indicator
• Auto Squelch
• Maximum Range
Extender
• Belt Clip
Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging
your Cobra microTALK
®
radio.
Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.
It normally takes about 15 hours to fully change the batteries.
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.