PR3575DXC-English - Voice Communications
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1. l aBC Makina Li Sier g C P Introduction D O A aA Staying in touch with your family and friends is z convenient and easy when using your microTALK EN micro TALK radio Some of the many uses you will discover include DA Communicating with others while hiking biking and working A keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event Owner s Manual 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 The belt clip easily attaches to your belt purse or backpack Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer D 3 Customer Ass ce For Assistance in Canada or 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 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m CT Monday through Friday except holidays 773 889 3087 phone Questions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax Technical Assistance English and French www cobra ca on line Frequentl2. Channels 1 through 7 are shared by FRS and GMRS Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only See page 20 for FRS GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts Listening for a Response When you are finished talking 1 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 Nothing comes close to a Cobra 3 Operation Introduction RAEI Volume To adjust the volume 1 Rotate the On Off Volume knob Call Button To alert another person that you are calling 1 Press and release the Call button The other person will hear a two second call tone You cannot send or receive transmissions during the two second call tone Volume Knob MAY viv Call Button See page 18 on how to select from 10 available call tone settings Settee 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 1 Press and hold the Enter HieLow 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
3. Keep the radio away from dust Never put the radio in water or in a damp place Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures Remove Belt Clip 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 four AAA batteries Always use high quality alkaline batteries Position batteries according to polarity markings 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Contact your local Cobra dealer or Cobra directly for optional battery pack and wall charger accessories The Basics to Get You Started Your microTALK radio is easy to use To get started simply 1 Rotate the On Off Volume knob to turn on your radio 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel Both radios must be tuned to the same channel privacy code to communicate 3 Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone 4 When finished talking release the Talk button and listen for a response Nothing comes close to a Cobra Battery Low Yow cae Turning on Your microTALK Radio To turn on your radio 1 Rotate the On Off Volume knob clockwise to turn on your radio and adjust the volume A series of tones will indicate the radio is on Your microTALK radio is now in Standby mode ready to receive transmissions The radi
4. Tea To turn VOX mode on or off 1 Press the Mode Lock 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 Lock button to enter the GhanhellBultens Selected on or off setting and proceed to other functions aici b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter yy the selected on or off setting and return to Standby mode Arnee To set VOX sensitivity 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the VOX mode lock icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed mode lock ee cee 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 least sensitive level Channel Buttons aiai 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting Ber yy 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode Lock button to enter the selected setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode Nothing comes close to a Cobra 2 O Operation Introduction RETN 10 Memory Locations While setting a memory location if you do not press any buttons Your microTALK radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Stan
5. return the radio to Standby mode mode lock Nothing comes close to a Cobra Operation SEEK gt Introduction KOZE CTCSS Privacy Codes CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce interference from other users on the channel If you are using a privacy code both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate Each channel will remember the last privacy code you selected memp To select a privacy code 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode Lock button until the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display 2 Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance 3 When your desired privacy code is displayed choose one of the following a Press the Mode Lock button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Enter HieLow 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 mode lock fol English Voice Activated Transmit VOX In VOX mode your microTALK radio can be used hands free automatically transmitting when you speak You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise
6. return While de programming a memory location to Standby mode if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down your radio will automatically return to Standby button to resume scanning channels mode on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions 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 This will return the radio to Standby mode If you do not press any button within 10 seconds after receiving a scanned transmission your radio will automatically resume scanning channels fiz English Nothing comes close to a Cobra 13 Operation Introduction KOEKA During channel scan while not receiving a transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel or channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel on which during scanning you last received a transmission This will then return the radio to Standby mode b Press the Mode Lock button to proceed to set privacy code scan on the channel that was either displayed before you entered mode functions or on which during channel scanning you last received a transmission see below for further details c Press the Enter HieLow button to return to Standby mode on the channe
7. FRS 467 6375 12 FRS 467 6625 13 FRS 467 6875 14 FRS 467 7125 15 14 GMRS 462 5500 16 8 GMRS 462 5750 17 12 GMRS 462 6000 18 9 GMRS 462 6250 19 13 GMRS 462 6500 20 10 GMRS 462 6750 21 14 GMRS 462 7000 22 15 GMRS 462 7250 E m 5 2 D gt Licensing For Products Used in Canada Industry Canada Notice Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IC before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user s satisfaction For Products Used in the U S A FCC Licensing 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 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 as stipulated in the Communication Act s Sections 501 and 502 amended 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 c
8. ay 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 Trademark Acknowledgement CobraS 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 The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors e Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Handheld GPS Receivers e Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories e CobraMarine VHF Radios e Power Inverters e Accessories f2 English Product Service If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product or if you are missing parts Please call Cobra first DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE See customer assistance on page A1 For Products Purchased in Canada For out of warranty service ship this product pre
9. dby your most frequently used channels and channel privacy code mode on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered combinations These Memory Locations can be selected individually mode functions or can be scanned See page 16 for memory location scan Tee To recall a stored memory channel location Taste To program a memory location 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the Memory 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the icon and the memory location number flash Memory icon and the memory location on the display flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down Memory E 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a memory location f 0 through 9 mode lock mode lock Vox N button to select the memory location 4a 0 through 9 fone If a location has been programmed oe 5 If a location has been programmed before its associated channel privacy before its associated channel privacy code will be shown on the display A ALK jeze A A E E C 3 Press the Talk button to return to Standby 9 A 3 Press the Enter HieLow button to enter 1 mode on the selected memory location A cae anew memory location or edit an already Enter HieLow Button programmed memory location The channel MEMON Urin ranie ru numbers will flash on the display at any time it is displayed Press t e i Enter HieLow button to begin Press the Channel Up or Channel Down l l button to selec
10. e displayed mode loc Cl a N Rosy Nothing comes close to a Cobra 5 Operation Introduction KOZEN Dual Function Buttons Two of the buttons on the microTALK radio have Dual Functions Mode Lock e Press and release the button to scroll to the next mode function e Press and hold the button for two seconds or more to turn the lock function on or off Enter HieLow Power e Press and release the button to enter settings e Press and hold the button for two seconds or more to toggle between high and low power transmission Speaker Microphone Charge Jack Your microTALK radio can be fitted with an external Speaker Microphone freeing your hands for other tasks This same jack also serves as the connecting point for an optional wall charger adapter me To attach a speaker microphone ise 1 Open the speaker microphone charge tab on top of your microTALK radio we 2 Insert the plug into the speaker microphone charge jack To connect a wall charger adapter not included 1 Open the speaker microphone charge tab on top of your microTALK radio 2 Insert the wall charger adapter plug into the speaker microphone charge jack Signal Strength Signal Strength Meter Your microTALK radio has a Signal Strength Meter that shows the strength of your incoming and outgoing transmissions The ascending bars next to the signal strength indicate the strength of the signal The greater the n
11. forced 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 GMRS radios products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer 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 will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does 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 length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental o
12. hannel 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 Nothing comes close to a Cobra et D Customer As ce 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 five cm two inches from your face and speak in a normal voice with the antenna pointed up and aw
13. l privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel on which during scanning you last received a transmission Privacy Code Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes 01 through 38 within one channel Select Channel To scan privacy codes 1 While in Standby mode press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to choose the channel on which you wish to scan privacy codes 2 Press the Mode Lock button until the mode lock Scan icon and the privacy code numbers flash on the display 3 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected The Sean 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 English Mode Lock Button Channel Buttons asii While setting privacy code scan if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions During 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 Pres
14. lectable on off e Battery Power Saver e Keystroke Tones Selectable on off e Auto Squelch e Maximum Range Extender e Belt Clip e Wrist Strap English Call Alerts and VibrAlert Icon Y HieLow Power Icon Receive Transmit Icon Channel Numbers Battery Level O Signal Strength Meter Icon Indicator e Roger Beep Icon Vox Icon Scan Icon Location Number CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers Power Saver Icon Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line of sight communication under ideal conditions Industry Canada Notice Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IC before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user s satisfaction Important FCC Licensing Information This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service GMRS frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission FCC license See page 21 for licensing and other related information Caring for Your microTALK Radio Your microTALK radio will give you years of trouble free service if cared for properly Handle the radio gently
15. o is always in Standby mode except when the Talk Call or Mode Lock buttons are pressed Battery Low Your microTALK radio has a battery level meter that shows when battery power is decreasing The greater the number of bars visible the Stronger the battery level When the battery level is low the last bar and bALo will flash indicating your batteries should be replaced or if using rechargeable batteries recharged Auto Battery Save Your microTALK radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life If there are g 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 affect the radio s ability to receive incoming transmissions Five cm two inches fro i m Mouth Communicating with Another Person To talk to another person 1 Press and hold the Talk button 2 With the microphone about five cm two inches from your mouth speak in a normal voice 3 Release the Talk button when you are finished talking and listen for a response You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button Both radios must be tuned to the same channel privacy code to communicate Channels To select a channel 1 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
16. on low power and on Channels 8 through 14 the Low icon will be visible on the display Light Max Range Display Illumination To illuminate your display 1 Press and release the Light Max Range button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds 4 English 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 ee To briefly turn off auto squelch 1 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 1 Press and hold the Light Max Range button for at least five seconds until you hear two beeps which indicates the maximum range extender is on To turn maximum range extender off 1 Press and release the Light Max Range button or change channels Lock Feature The Lock feature locks the Channel Mode Lock and Enter HieLow Power buttons to prevent accidental operation Tee To turn the lock feature on or off 1 Press and hold the Mode Lock button for two seconds rosa A double beep sound is used to confirm your Lock Mode lock on or off request When in Lock mode the Lock icon will b
17. or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately three to four weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the radio is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance For Products Purchased Outside the U S A or Canada Please contact your local dealer for product service information Nothing comes close to a Cobra 23 Limited One Year Warranty For Products Purchased in Canada Your new Cobra GMRS is covered by a one year replacement warranty If any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within one year from the original date of purchase it will be replaced Please return the GMRS radio to your dealer with original or copy of dated proof of purchase This warranty does not cover damages due to careless handling negligence accident abuse or failure to follow operating instructions Alteration of this product or defacing of the serial number cancels all obligations of this warranty This warranty gives you specified legal rights Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in some areas For Products Purchased in the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra GMRS radios 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 en
18. paid to AVS Technologies Inc 2100 Trans Canada Hwy S Montreal Quebec HOP 2N4 www cobra ca We reserve the right to repair or replace the radio with an equivalent product Please include the following information Date of Purchase Model Number Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone Number For Products Purchased in the U S A If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your radio This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned 1 For warranty repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the radio 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 Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A 6 If the radio is in warranty upon receipt of your radio it will either be repaired
19. r consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you For Products Purchased Outside Canada or the U S A Please contact your local dealer for warranty information English
20. ry location flash on the display 0 through 9 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down Scanning Channels Pe aes button to begin scanning channels If a location has been programmed Channel Buttons j j j aetan i IST a Ce The radio ignores specific privacy AIEFOTALK rtr codes while scanning channels Wy K a a cnanngi The Scan icon will continue to be displayed Enter HieLow Button l pe when scan is on Your radio will continue to 4 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down 0 0 aN scan all channels and stop if an incoming button to select Channel 0 _ i 1 J transmission is detected Your radio will 5 Choose one of the following remain on that channel for 10 seconds a Press the Enter HieLow button to enter While setting channel scan if you do not the channel privacy code in the selected press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio memory location and return to the will automatically return to Standby mode on beginning of memory location options the channel or channel privacy code displayed b Press the Mode Lock button to before you entered mode functions enter the channel privacy code in During channel scan while receiving an incoming the selected memory location and transmission you can choose from the following proceed to other functions on the a Press and hold the Talk button to channel privacy code displayed communicate on that channel Your radio before you entered mode functions will remain on that channel and
21. s With Keystroke Tones turned on your radio will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting Tene To change keystroke tones F 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the mode lock Keystroke Tones icon flashes on the display The current on or off setting is displayed cen 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down gt button to turn keystroke tones on or off 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode mode loc Nothing comes close to a Cobra 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 gt S B 1 1 FRS GMRS 462 5625 2 2 FRS GMRS 462 5875 3 3 FRS GMRS 462 6125 4 4 FRS GMRS 462 6375 5 5 FRS GMRS 462 6625 6 6 FRS GMRS 462 6875 7 7 FRS GMRS 462 7125 8 FRS 467 5625 9 FRS 467 5875 10 FRS 467 6125 11
22. s 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 channel privacy code on which you last received a transmission This will then return the radio to Standby mode If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes During privacy code 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 displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel privacy code on which during scanning you last received a transmission This will return the radio to Standby mode b Press the Mode Lock button to proceed to set memory location scan see page 16 for further details c Press the Enter HieLow button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel privacy code on which during scanning you last received a transmission Nothing comes close to a Cobra 15 Operation SEEK gt Introduction KOEKA Memory Location Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan up to 10 programmed Memory Locations lf there are one or fewer memory locations programmed in your radio the scan memory locations option will not be available To program a
23. t a channel 1 through 22 While recalling a stored memory location 5 Press the Enter HieLow button The privacy if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby code numbers will flash on the display 6 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down mode on the channel privacy code displayed f t functions button to select a privacy code 00 to 38 Pelee VOU EATE mere Uncle 7 Choose one of the following a Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location and return to the beginning of memory location options Press the Mode Lock button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location and proceed to other functions on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions Press the Talk button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location and return to Standby mode on the selected memory location English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ii o Oge _ amp oe Operation Introduction RETN UOR a m 10 de program a memory location Channel Scan mode lock 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels a ae the memory location vemp TO Scan channels te ete 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down mode loc Sean icon and the channel numbers button to select the memo
24. t least two memory locations see program memory locations on page 10 EEANN To scan memory locations 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the Scan icon Memory icon and the memory location number flash on the display Scanning l EZGU 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down f button to begin scanning memory locations The Scan icon and the Memory icon will J continue to be displayed when memory location scan is on Your radio will continue to scan memory locations and stop if an watt incoming transmission is detected Your radio will remain on that memory location for 10 seconds While setting memory location scan if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions During memory location scan while receiving an Incoming transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that memory location Your radio will remain on that memory location and return to Standby mode b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning memory locations mode loc English 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 bu
25. the Mode Lock button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode 10 Call Tone Settings You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert Ene To change a call tone setting 1 Press the Mode button until the letter C and the current call tone number 01 through 10 is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to hear the other call tone settings 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode Lock button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode S mode lock English 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 for them to speak Ene To turn roger beep on or off 1 Press the Mode button until the Roger Beep icon flashes on the display The current on or off setting is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select roger beep on or off 3 Choose one of the following j a Press the Mode Lock button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions m b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Keystroke Tone
26. tton 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 displayed before you entered mode functions or memory location on which during scanning you last received a transmission This will then return the radio to Standby mode b Press the Mode Lock button to proceed to other functions c Press the Enter HieLow button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the memory location on which during scanning you last received a transmission To reduce the number of memory locations being scanned you may de program any unwanted locations See page 12 to de program a memory location Nothing comes close to a Cobra Operation Introduction KOEKA VibrAlert and Call Tones Your microTALK radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone by vibrating silently or both mepe To change call settings 1 Press the Mode Lock mode lock button until the Call Setting icon flashes on the display The current setting 01 vibrate ring 02 vibrate only or 03 ring only is displayed Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the call setting 3 Choose one of the following a Press
27. umber of bars visible the stronger the signal The fewer number of bars visible the weaker the signal micro TALK Range Your microTALK radio has a range of up to 16 km 10 miles 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 FRS channels 8 through 14 your radio automatically switches to low power which will limit the range the radio can communicate Maximum Range Remember you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender See page 5 for details Scrolling through Mode Functions By scrolling through the Mode Functions you will be able to Select or turn on off preferred features of your microTALK radio When scrolling through the Mode Functions your radio features will be displayed in the following order Mode Lock Button eS Set Privacy Codes Set VOX On Off Set VOX Sensitivity Level Set Memory Locations Set Channel Scan Set Privacy Code Scan Set Memory Location Scan Set VibrAlert and or Call Alert Set Call Tones Set Roger Beep On Off Set Keystroke Tones On Off Scroll through the mode functions using the Mode Lock button Each press and release of the Mode Lock button will advance to the next mode function Press the Talk button at any point to
28. y Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail For Assistance Outside Canada the U S A or in French Contact Your Local Dealer TWO WAY RADIO MODEL 2 R DX 2005 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed in Philippines 6500 West Cortland Street y act A l Chicago Illinois 60707 USA English www cobra com Nothing comes close to a Cobra English oa LOG Introduction Wrist Strap Connector S DREN Battery Compartment Sanaa ites ogee Battery Door Latch ERS Antenna iise External Speaker Microphone Charge Jack Volume Knob Talk Button D mm Mode Lock Button Backlit LCD Display Enter HieLow Power Button Call Button Channel Up Button Channel Down Button Speaker Microphone Max Range Button oa LOG Introduction Backlit LCD Display Lock Icon Keystroke Tones Icon Features e Two Way Radio With up to an 16 km 10 mile range e 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS GMRS seven FRS only eight GMRS only e 38 Privacy Codes e Hands Free Operation VOX e VibrAlert Silent Paging 10 Channel Memory e Signal Strength Meter e Scan Channel privacy code memory e Selectable HieLow Power In GMRS e Backlit LCD Display e Button Lock e Call Alert 10 selectable tones e Speaker Microphone Charge Jack e Roger Beep Se
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