Cobra Electronics LI 7020WX Product manual
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1. 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 Turning on Your microTALK Radio Press and hold the 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 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 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 2 inches 5 cm 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 J pressing the Talk button Both radios must be tuned to the same channel privacy code to communicate Light Max Rang2. 2 o J Operation introduction IEEERSMI During memory location scan while receiving an Incoming VibrAlert and Call Alert 7 transmission you can choose from the following Your microTALK radio can alert you to incoming signals by a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that sounding an audible call tone by vibrating silently or both memory location b Your radio will remain on that memory location and return to Standby mode Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning memory locations c After 10 seconds of inactivity unit starts scan again Mode Button To change call settings VibrAlert Ring NL gt 1 Press the Mode button Fath faa A E until the Call Setting icon c EN flashes on the display j n A The current setting 01 vibrate ring 02 vibrate only or 03 ring only is displayed Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to If you press the Talk button while scanning but more than cinne cion 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 change the call setting will automatically Sau scanning memory locations 3 Choose one of the following During memory location scan while not receiving a a Press the Mode button transmission you can choose from th
3. code from the active system for the selected channel 7 Choose one of the following a Press the Lock Enter button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location Radio then proceeds to next Memory location which will blink Press the Mode 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 exit mode functions Upon release of the Talk button the radio will enter Standby mode on the channel privacy code just entered c Mode Button To recall a stored memory channel location 1 Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and 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 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 displayed and flashing Press the Lock Enter button to begin While recalling a stored memory location 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 yo
4. FCC Hotline 800 418 FORM Request form 159 and form 605 Questions regarding to the FCC at 888 CALL FCC FCC s website at www fcc gov Q hannel 1 through 7 on low power and c hannels 8 through 14 comprise the FRS Family Radio Service No license is required o operate on the FRS gt w 2 o m 1 1 FRS GMRS 462 5625 High Med or Low Safety Information for microTALK Radios 2 2 FRS GMRS 462 5875 High Med or Low Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter 3 3 FRS GMRS 462 6125 High Med or Low When the talk button is pushed it sends out radio frequency RF signals 4 4 FRS GMRS 462 6375 High Med or Low The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50 5 5 FRS GMRS 462 6625 High Med or Low In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission FCC adopted 6 6 FRS GMRS 462 6875 High Med or Low RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices 7 7 FRS GMRS 462 7125 High Med or Low Important 8 FRS 467 5625 Low FCC RF Exposure Requirements For body worn operation this radio has 9 FRS 467 5875 Low been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra 10 FRS 467 6125 Low accessories supplied or designated for this product Use of other accessories 11 FRS 467 6375 Low may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines Use only the gt lied antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or a
5. error tone will sound if the Push to Talk button is pressed Selectable HigheMediumeLow Power Output When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions you can switch from High to Medium 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 switch from high to medium to low power Press and release the HieLow button When in High Power and using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 the Hi icon will be visible in the LCD display When in Medium Power and using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 the Med icon will be visible in the LCD When in Low Power or while using channels 8 through 14 the Low icon will be visible in the display When using an external speaker microphone accessory on channels 1 7 or 15 22 your microTALK radio will only operate on medium or low power Operation h NE y DENEN Operation 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 TELAM To briefly turn off auto squelch N L Press the Light Max Range but
6. mode functions or the channel on which during scanning you last received a transmission This will then return the radio to Standby mode Press the Mode 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 page 19 for further details Press the Lock Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel on which during scanning you last received a transmission c e Privacy Code Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83 within one channel Only one set of privacy codes CTCSS or DCS can be scanned at a time Select Channel Scan Privacy Codes a ey OSV d Garis o ye em LL3i8 powen Sayer CI rx wen Sayer W Renn S Scan Hi Med Lo Channel Buttons 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 button until either the CTCSS or the DCS icon appears on the display and the 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 Scan icon will continue t
7. the display Mode Button Wl Set CTCSS Privacy Codes AN Set DCS Privacy Codes 01 through S8 S Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel NOTE Set VOX On Off a 2 If DCS is turned on at the channel Set VOX Sensitivity Level LT ZB Ti selected the display will flash the Set Memory Locations oZ ed AN CTCSS icon and OFF To switch from Set Channel Scan Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan Set DCS Privacy Code Scan Set Memory Location Scan Set VibrAlert and or Call Alert DCS to CTCSS press the Channel Up or Channel Down button while the display is flashing OFF The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able Channel Buttons Set Call Alert Tone Signal to proceed to step 2 Set Roger Beep On Off Set Keystroke Tones On Off 2 Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a CTCSS privacy code You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance f 3 When your desired CTCSS privacy code is Privacy Codes displayed choose one of the following Scroll through the mode functions using the Mode button Each press and release of the Mode button will advance to the next mode function Press the Talk button at any point to return the radio to Standby mode Your microTALK radio incorporates two 2 advanced coded squelch a Press the Mode button to enter the new systems that can help to reduce interference from other users on any setting and proceed to other f
8. Electronics Corporation is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Important FCC Licensing Information This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service GMRS frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission FCC license See page 27 for licensing and other related information N 8 ON Oop Nr Introduction g 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 Rechargeable Battery Pack and Desktop Charger To install or replace battery pack 1 Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up Pull down on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover Insert lithium ion battery pack Position battery pack as shown in radio 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Remove Belt Clip L Pull Down Latch Insert Battery Pack Estimated operation time on full charge 12 hours A 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 your local waste removal authority for instructions or r
9. Introduction L K 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 The belt clip easily attaches to your belt purse or backpack Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer Customer Assistance 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 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 Central Time 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 only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail For more information or to p For Assista
10. d when All Hazards Radio is on Choose one of the following a Press the Mode button to proceed to other functions b Press the Lock Enter button to exit All Hazards Radio channels mode and return 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down to Standby mode button to select a DCS privacy code You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance 3 When your desired DCS privacy code is displayed choose one of the following a Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions Press the Lock Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Mode Button To select a DCS privacy code 72 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode button until the DCS icon appears and the A small numbers flash on the display A 01 through 83 DCS Privacy Code 2 D X NOTE If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected the display will flash the DCS icon and OFF To switch from CTCSS to DCS press the Channel Up or Channel Down button while the display is flashing OFF The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2 QACTCSS yr LZ St a National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Adminstration c e Operation LJ pocorn Operation h Voice Activated Trans
11. e T8 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 26 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 Call Button To alert another person that you are calling Press and release the Call button The other person will hear a two 2 second call tone This tone is used only to establish voice communications See page 24 on how to select from 10 available call tone settings To Illuminate Display Press and release the Light Max Range button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds Hi Low Button Medium Power Icon rf Hi Med Lov LL c Low Power Icon H 1 d Low l Time out Timer The Time out Timer feature limits transmit time to three 3 continuous minutes to 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
12. e combinations These Memory Locations can be selected individually or can be scanned See page 21 for memory location scan Mode Button To program a memory location 1 Press the Mode button until the Memory 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 to enter a new memory location or edit an already programmed memory location The channel numbers will flash on the display 4 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel 1 through 22 5 Press the Lock Enter button The CTCSS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display Operation lode 6 Choose one of the following a Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a CTCSS privacy code 01 through 38 for the channel 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 83 for the channel c 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 Down button to cancel the opposite code and select a privacy
13. e following to enter the new setting LL a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the and proceed to other functions channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the mode functions or memory location on which during rt setting and return to Standby mode scanning you last received a transmission Press the Mode button to proceed to other functions Press the Lock Enter 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 16 to de program a memory location eo c h X I J Operation introduction IREEENISMI 10 Call Tone Settings s Keystroke Tones You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit With Keystroke Tones turned on your radio will sound a unique call alert beeps each time you press a button or change a setting To change keystroke tones 1 Press the Mode button until the Keystroke Tones icon flashes on the display The current on or off setting is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn keystroke tones on or off 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode b Pre
14. ery to the Cobra Factory Service department accompanied by proof of the date ie VOX f a 0 of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt Silent Paging O e Saver Meg Low Mp You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product 10 Channel can Hi Med Low a for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense Soa Memory M if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives eei 388 Signal D 42 you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may uns A Strength Meter T E a TER vary from state to state iu om privacy Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product codes memory damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or e Selectable 1 Signal Strength 11 Memory Location as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has HieMedeLow Power 5 Gall Alert and 12 Privacy Code been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides i ane VibrAlert Icon Numbers outside the U S A LCD Display 2 Ronnie xus dS eceverlranemt All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and 3 Button Lock Icon 14 Hi Med Low Power fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this Call Alert Spes Icon Icons warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or 10 selectable e Pogor Bee
15. eturn to Cobra for recycling Wrap battery packs carefully and mail postage prepaid to Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 USA Attn Battery Recycling 4 Do not put battery packs into fire or expose to high heat They may explode A Introduction ar Dooc Operation E5 Insert Radio s For charging microTALK radio s in desktop a nu charger 1 1 Insert radio s into desktop charger as shown H Ui 2 Insert round connector of 120 volt adapter into jack on back of charger K 3 Plug 120 volt adapter into electrical outlet SS 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 It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge battery pack Battery pack will not be damaged if they stay in the charging well longer than that NOTE To charge a single radio you can bypass the desktop charger and simply insert the wall adapter s round connector directly into the speaker microphone charge jack located on the top of the radio Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging your Cobra microTALK radio Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged Quick Start Ad 1 Press and hold the Power button to turn on your radio 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel
16. in 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 Press the Mode button to proceed to set memory location scan see page 21 for further details Press the Lock Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed 1 Press the Mode button until the Scan icon Memory icon and the memory location number flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning memory locations The Scan icon and the Memory icon will continue to be displayed when memory location scan is on Your radio will continue to scan memory locations and stop if an 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 c e before you entered mode functions or the channel your radi Ms aom eal fal to F privacy code on which during scanning you last tandby mode on the channel privacy code received a transmission displayed before you entered mode functions 8 N a 7
17. ing channels The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when scan is on Your radio will continue to scan all channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected Your radio will remain on that channel for 10 seconds While setting channel scan if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel or channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions Operation M E Y procuro Operation During channel scan while receiving an incoming transmission 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 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 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
18. mit 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 Mode Button 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 button to enter the selected on or off setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the selected on or off setting and return to Standby mode To set VOX sensitivity 1 Press the Mode button until the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed 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 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode button to enter the selected setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode 10 Memory Locations Your microTALK radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing your most frequently used channels and channel privacy cod
19. nce Outside the U S A order any of our products TWO WAY RADIO MODEL Contact Your Local Dealer please visit our website 7 2 WX 2007 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed in Thailand 6500 West Cortland Street www cobra com Fat Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Antenna Introduction E Features 22 Channels Backlit LCD Display Seven shared with FRS GMRS seven FRS only eight 2 B jo GMRS only Q gt M E aE D 10 Channel NOAA A T oi E ALL Hazards Radi 1 T azards Radio Yul a 9 Rog a 121 Privacy Codes i 38 CTCSS codes wm we DCSVOXWX l A cress men 83 DCS codes j AH 1 teises J Dm I B Hands Free bu rranty and Trademark ji Warranty Limited One Year Warranty on Radio s amp Charger For Products Purchased in the 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 replace at its option defective microTALK radios chargers products or component parts upon deliv
20. ne 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 number of bars visible the stronger the signal The fewer number of bars visible the weaker the signal 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 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 Operation 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 Set CTCSS Privacy Codes To select a CTCSS privacy code 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers flash on
21. o 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 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 h o J o Operation introduction EEE During privacy code scan while receiving an incoming Memory Location Scan transmission you can choose from the following Your microTALK radio can automatically scan up to a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on 10 programmed Memory Locations that channel privacy code Your radio will remain on 5 that channel privacy code and return to Standby mode If there are one or fewer memory locations programmed in your radio the scan memory locations option will not be available To program at least two 2 memory locations see program 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 memory locations on page 13 10 seconds after receiving a transmission you will transmit on the channel privacy code on which you last received a Mode Button To scan memory locations transmission This will then return the radio to Standby mode If you do not press any button with
22. oducts 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 a copy of the original sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire 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 Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A 6 If the radio is under warranty it will be repaired 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 Please contact your local dealer for product service information
23. p Icon 15 Battery Low other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss tones 8 NOAA All Hazards 16 Scan Icon of use or cost of installation Speaker Radio Icon 17 Power Saver Icon Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied l Microphone i on how long an implied warranty lasts Charge ped ia Memory eon 18 Channel Numbers and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential Roger Beep damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Selectable on off e Battery For Products Purchased Outside the U S A Power Saver REESE ERI Please contact your local dealer for warranty information Keystroke Tones A s Selectable on off CAE ASUS Ete UCSF CIEE ES 90 Day Warranty on Cobra Lithium lon Rechargeable Battery Packs Speaker Microphone ideal conditions External Speaker 10 Volume Up Down Buttons Auto Squelch For products purchased in the U S A and Canada Microphone Charge Jack 11 Light Max Range Button Maximum Range Backlit LCD Display 12 Talk Button Extender On Off Power Button 13 Call Button Belt Clip Hi Low Power Button 14 Wrist Strap Connector Channel Up Down Buttons 15 Belt Clip Mode Button 16 Battery Compartment Lock Enter Button 17 Battery Door Latch Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra microTALK Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VibrAlert and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra
24. ss the Lock Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Mode Button To change a call tone setting s 1 Press the Mode button until the letter C and the current call tone number b 1 01 through 10 is displayed 3 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to hear the other call tone settings m wd 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 for them to speak Mode Button To turn roger beep on or off gt 1 Press the Mode button until the A Roger Beep icon flashes on the display EN 1 The current on or off setting is displayed A 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down Roger Beep On button to select roger beep on or off 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 Operation 3 Ll Customer Rance General Specifications FRS GMRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility Important Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels ma
25. ton for less than five 5 seconds I If you hear two 2 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 5 seconds until you hear two 2 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 Feature The Lock feature locks the Channel Mode HieLow and Power buttons to prevent accidental operation Pea To turn the lock feature on or off lt Press and hold the Lock Enter button for two 2 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 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 the wall charger adapter To attach a speaker microphone Charge Jack 1 Open the speaker microphone charge tab on top of your microTALK radio 2 Insert the plug into the speaker microphone charge jack See page 5 for power output settings while using speaker microphones To connect a wall charger adapter 1 Open the speaker microphone charge tab on top of your microTALK radio 2 Insert the wall charger adapter plug into the speaker micropho
26. ttachments 12 FRS 467 6625 Low Supp l 13 FRS 467 6875 Low could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations 14 FRS 467 7125 Low Normal Position 15 11 GMRS 462 5500 High Med or Low Hold the transmitter approximately two inches from your face and 16 8 GMRS 462 5750 High Med or Low speak in a normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away 17 12 GMRS 462 6000 High Med or Low h This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject 18 3 GMRS 66220 High Medhontow to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful 19 13 GMRS 462 6500 High Med or Low interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received 20 10 GMRS 462 6750 High Med or Low including interference that may cause undesired operation 21 14 GMRS 462 7000 High Med or Low FCC Warnings Replacement or substitution of transistors regular diodes or 22 15 GMRS 462 7250 High Med or Low 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 31 e Customer Ag Mance 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 Pr
27. u entered mode functions lode E o Operation h lt L To de program a memory location 1 Press the Mode button until the Memory 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 of the following a Press the Lock Enter button to enter he channel privacy code in the selected memory location and return to the beginning of memory location options b Press the Mode button to enter the channel privacy code in he selected memory location and proceed to other functions on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions While de programming a memory location 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 Channel Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels Channel Buttons To scan channels 1 Press the Mode button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scann
28. unctions given channel CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System b Press the Lock Enter button to enter the provides 38 privacy codes and DCS Digitally Coded Squelch i provides 83 privacy codes This provides a total of 121 Privacy new setting and returnito Standby mode Codes Either system can be used on all channels but both systems Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds cannot be used on the same channel at the same time to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode 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 e 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 s h LJ procuro Operation Set DCS Privacy Codes NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels s 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 Press the Mode button until the WX All Hazards Radio icon the currently selected AII Hazards Radio channel and signal strength are displayed 2 Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels 3 WX All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displaye
29. y 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 IMPORTANT NOTICE FCC LICENSE REQUIRED This two way radio operates on GMRS General Mobile Radio Service frequencies which require an FCC Federal Communic ations Commission license A user must be licensed prior to operating on Channels 1 through 7 on high power or 15 hrough 22 which comprise the GMRS c could result for unlicensed use of GMRS Operation of this radio is subject to addi ation identification when operating this her GMRS users and being prudent wi or licensing information and application emosn he license application should be directed Additional information is available on the hannels of this radio Serious penalties channels in violation of FCC rules ional rules specified in 47 C F R Part 95 icensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for radio GMRS users should also cooperate y engaging in permissible transmissions only avoiding channel interference with h the length of their transmission time forms please call the
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