Cobra CXT-225 two-way radio
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1. 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 Introduction Rechargeable Batteries and Charger 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 four AAA rechargeable batteries or non rechargeable alkaline batteries Position batteries according to polarity markings 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Remove Belt Clip To charge batteries in radio 1 Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly 2 Insert the wall charger adapter into the charge jack located at the top of the radio The wall charger adapter has two round connectors which enables you to charge either one or two radios at a time 3 Plug the wall charger adapter into electrical outlet It normally takes 15 hours to fully recharge batteries It is not recommended to recharge batteries more than 24 hours Estimated operation time on a full charge is 8 hours Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and wall charger adapter for recharging your Cobra microTALK radio Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra D2. 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 Assistance Outside the U S A Contact Your Local Dealer 2009 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com Introduction oooO Antenna External Speaker Microphone Charge Jack Mode Power Button Lock Button Channel Up Down Buttons Backlit LCD Display Speaker Microphone DBOO0oO Volume Up Down Buttons Light Max Range Button Talk Button Call Button Wrist Strap Connection 13 Battery Compartment Battery Door Latch Belt Clip Introduction Features Backlit LCD Display e 22 Channels Seven shared 3 4 with FRS GMRS 2 H 5 seven FRS only i x eight GMRS only 4 r e 10 Channel NOAA All Hazards Radio e 121 Privacy Codes 38 CTCSS codes 83 DCS codes e Hands Free Operation vox e Scan a2 Channels privacy codes E e Backlit LCD Display e Call Alert 1 Battery Low Indicator Five selectable 2 VOX Icon tones 3 Scan Icon 4 Roger Beep Icon e Button Lock 5 Lock Icon e Speaker 6 Low Power Icon 7 DCS CTCSS Icons Microphone Charge Jack 8 Weather Icon 9 DCS CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers Roger Beep 10 Power Saver Icon Selectable On Off 11 Channel Numbers e Batte
3. Operation Speaker Microphone Charge Jack Speaker Microphone Charge Jack Turning on Your microTALK Radio To attach a speaker microphone 1 Open the speaker microphone charge tab on top of your microTALK radio 2 Insert the speaker microphone accessory plug into the speaker microphone charge jack 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 microphone charge jack 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 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 Mode Power 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 Operation Battery Low When battery power is low the Battery Low icon viz will blink Your batteries should be replaced or 74 m AF recharged if using rechargeable batteries I Auto Battery Save a If there are
4. 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 to be heard on a channel that is set to 00 on both 1 The privacy code 00 is not a privacy code but allows all signals the CTCSS and DCS systems Operation Set CTCSS Privacy Codes To select a CTCSS privacy code 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode Power button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display the display will flash the CTCSS icon and OFF To switch from 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 to proceed to step 2 If DCS is turned on at the channel selected 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 CTCSS privacy code is displayed choose
5. 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 or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you For Products Purchased Outside the U S A Please contact your local dealer for warranty information 90 Day Warranty on Rechargeable Batteries For products purchased in the U S A and Canada Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra microTALK Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VibrAlert and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
6. To listen to All Hazards Radio channels 1 Press the Mode button until the All Hazards Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel are displayed 2 Use the Channel Up or Channel Down V7 button to change All Hazards Radio channels my D gt deg 3 The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to C I N be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on Choose one of the following a Press Mode button to proceed to other functions b Press the Lock button to exit All Hazards Radio channel mode and return to Standby mode National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration Channel Buttons Teraa pocco Operation 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 To turn VOX mode on or off ss 1 Press the Mode Power 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 Power button to enter the selected On or Off setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock button to enter the selected On or Off setting and return to Standby mode To set VOX sensitivity 1 Press the Mode Power button until the VOX icon flashe
7. 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 and not within 10 seconds of 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 your radio will automatically resume scanning channels LI Operation During scanning 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 return the radio to Standby mode b Press the Mode Power 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 12 for further details c Press the Lock 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 transmitted or received Privacy Code Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy
8. this device must accept any interference received 19 13 GMRS 462 6500 High including interference that may cause undesired operation 20 10 GMRS 462 6750 High FCC Warnings Replacement or substitution of transistors regular diodes or 21 14 GMRS 462 7000 High other parts of a unique nature with parts other than those recommended by 22 15 GMRS 462 7250 High 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 14 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra hs e Customer Assistance Product Service Questions For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product or if parts are missing PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST do not return this product to the store See customer assistance on page A1 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 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 s
9. 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 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 Press the Mode Power 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 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected Select Channel ep VOX Lov N Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operation 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 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 scanning 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 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume s
10. HC obra microTALK Owner s Manual For more information or to order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com TWO WAY RADIO MODEL Printed in China Part No 480 574 P English Version A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Making 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 Introduction 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 Customer Assistance ph 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 5 30 p m Central Time Monday through Friday except holidays 773 889 3087 phone
11. annels unlicensed use of GMRS channels in violation of FCC rules Operation of this radio is may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency subject to additional rules specified in 47 C FR Part 95 For example a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be i y p tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station GMRS tuned to Channel 15 Please refer to the chart below for identification when operating this radio GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging channel frequency number compatibility in permissible transmissions only avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users A Channel No for 22 Channel FRS GMRS Models and being prudent with the length of their transmission time B Channel No for 15 Channel GMRS Models For licensing information and application forms please call the FCC Hotline C Type of Radio Service at 800 418 FORM Request form 159 and form 605 Questions regarding D Frequency in MHz the license application should be directed to the FCC at 888 CALL FCC E Power Output Additional information is available on the FCC s website at www fcc gov Channel 1 through 7 on low power and channels 8 through 14 comprise the A B c D E FRS Family Radio Service No license is required to operate on the FRS 1 1 FRS GMRS 462 5625 High Safety Information for microTALK Radios 2 2 FRS GMRS 462 5875 High Your wir
12. canning privacy codes If you press the Talk button while scanning and not within 10 seconds of receiving a transmission you will transmit on the channel privacy code 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 your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes During scanning 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 Power button to proceed to other functions c Press the Lock 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 transmitted or received ID N e gt e pocion Operation Five Call Tone Settings You can choose between five different Call Tone Settings to transmit a call alert To change a call tone setting 1 Press the Mode Power button until the letter C and the current call tone number 01 through 05 is displayed The current call tone will sound for one second 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to hear the other call tone settings 3 Choose one of
13. e the minimum and maximum volume levels 1 through 8 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 13 on how to select between five call tone settings To Illuminate Display 2 meee Press and release the Light Max Range button XY to illuminate the display for 10 seconds eN 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 4 Operation To temporarily turn off auto squelch Press the Light Max Range button for less than five seconds To turn maximum range extender on 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 Press and release the Light Max Range button or change channels Lock Function s isa BUNGA The Lock function locks the Channel Up Channel Wr Down and Mode Power buttons to prevent f accidental operation To turn the lock on or off Press and hold the Lock button for two seconds A double bee
14. ecurely 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 ary oa
15. eless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter 3 3 FRS GMRS 462 6125 High When the talk button is pushed it sends out radio frequency RF signals 4 4 FRS GMRS 462 6375 High The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50 5 5 FRS GMRS 462 6625 High In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commissions FCC adopted 6 6 FRS GMRS 462 6875 High RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices 7 7 FRS GMRS 462 7125 High 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 O may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines Use only the supplied antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments 12 FRS 467 6625 Low could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations 13 FRS 467 6875 Low see 14 FRS 467 7125 Low Normal Position 15 11 GMRS 462 5500 High Hold the transmitter approximately 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away 16 8 GMRS 462 5750 High 17 12 GMRS 462 6000 High This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject 18 9 GMRS 462 6250 High to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2
16. no transmissions within 10 seconds the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save wie AR a mode and the Power Saver icon will flash in the 4 1 1 5 display This will not affect the radio s ability to Communicating with Another Person receive incoming transmissions Talk Button Two Inches 5 cm from Mouth 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 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 to communicate 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 Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS GMRS Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only See page 14 for FRS GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra a h 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 Adjust Volume Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button A double beep sound is used to indicat
17. one of the following a Press the Mode Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra h E To select a DCS privacy code 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode Power button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display 01 through 83 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 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 DCS privacy code is displayed choose one of the following a Press the Mode Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock 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 NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels 2 You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area
18. p sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request When in Lock mode the Lock icon will be displayed microTALK Range Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions Maximum Range 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 range by using maximum range extender Remember you can achieve maximum See page 4 for details Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 h 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 Mode Power E Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel 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
19. ry Power Saver 12 Receive Transmit Icon Keystroke Tones y Important FCC Licensing Information e Battery Low Indicator This radio operates on General Mobile Radio e Auto Squelch Service GMRS frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission FCC e Maximum license See page 15 for licensing and other Range Extender related information Belt Clip Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line of sight communication under ideal conditions eo Warranty and Trademark 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 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
20. s and the current sensitivity level is displayed The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed 5 with Number 5 being the most sensitive level and Number 1 being the least sensitive level a with letters LE and a Number 1 through 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode Power button to enter the selected setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra a h Channel Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels To scan channels 1 Press the Mode Power button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers appear on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning 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 During scanning while receiving an incoming transmission you can choose from the
21. the following a Press the Mode Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak To turn roger beep on or off 1 Press the Mode Power button until the Roger Beep icon flashes 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 a Press the Mode Power button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode b Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 A General Specifications 3 Operation ae Fence Customer Assistnce I General Specifications IMPORTANT NOTICE FCC LICENSE REQUIRED This two way radio operates on GMRS General Mobile Radio Service frequencies which FRS GMRS Frequency require an FCC Federal Communications Commission license A user must be licensed Allocation and Compatibility prior to operating on Channels 1 through 7 on high power or 15 through 22 which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio Serious penalties could result for Important Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Ch
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