Altis Technology CXTCDE FRS Walkie Talkie User Manual CXT235 A UserManual KEM ML39900 21 lr 120417

Altis Technology (Hong Kong) Ltd. FRS Walkie Talkie CXT235 A UserManual KEM ML39900 21 lr 120417

User Manual

To temporarily turn off auto squelch: Press the Light/Max Range button for less than ve seconds. To turn maximum range extender on: – Press and hold the Light/Max Range button for at least ve 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 The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel Down and Mode/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation. To turn the lock on or off: – Press and hold the Lock button for two seconds. A double beep sound is used to conrm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.microTALK® RangeYour range will vary depending on terrain and conditions. In at, 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.Turning on Your microTALK® Radio Press and hold the Mode/Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on. Your microTALK® radio is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the Talk, Call or Mode/Power buttons are pressed.Battery Status Indicator The battery charge status is shown on the display. Four bars indicates fully charged.Insert BatteriesRadio Charger JackStaying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK® radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include:Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall.Secure your microTALK® radio while on the go.Carrying your microTALK® radio with you is easy when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse, or backpack.Owner’s ManualIntroductionMaking Life Easier and SaferIntroductionProduct FeaturesOperationUsing Your RadioCustomer AssistanceProduct Service & SupportBelt ClipBacklit LCD DisplayFeatures• 22 Channels • 10 Channel NOAA All Hazards Radio • Weather Alert• 121 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS codes/ 83 DCS codes)• Hands-Free Operation (VOX)• Scan Channels, privacy codes• Backlit LCD Display• Call Alert Five selectable tones• Button Lock• Speaker/ Microphone/ Charge Jack• Roger Beep Selectable On/Off• Battery/Power Saver • Keystroke Tones• Battery Level Indicator• Auto Squelch• Maximum Range Extender• Belt Clip Printed in ChinaKEM-ML39900-21EnglishTWO-WAY RADIO MODEL CXT235 ANothing Comes Close to a Cobra®A-1 A-2 A-3 1Remove Belt ClipPull Up Lock LatchCaring for Your microTALK® Radio Your microTALK® radio will give you years of trouble-free service if cared for properly. Handle the radio gently. Keep the radio away from dust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.Installing Batteries To install or replace batteries:1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover.3. Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings.4. Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.• Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.• Do not mix old and new batteries.• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.To charge batteries in radio:1. Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly. 2. Insert the cable into the charge jack located at the top of the radio. 3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port. Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging your Cobra microTALK® radio.Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.23456Mode/PowerMode/PowerChannel ButtonCall ButtonLock ButtonBattery Charge StatusQuick Start1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button to turn on your radio.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel.3. Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone.4. When nished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a response.Both radios must be tuned to the samechannel/privacy code to communicate.Battery LowBattery Save ModeTalk ButtonTwo Inches (5 cm) from MouthChannel NumberBattery Low When battery power is low, the nal bar in the Battery Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice before the radio shuts off. Your batteries should be replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries. Auto Battery Save If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically switch to Power Save mode and the Power Saver icon will ash 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 two inches (5 cm) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice. 3. Release the Talk button when you are nished talking and listen for a response. You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button.To Select a Channel With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button. Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.The radio will display ashing battery iconwhile charging if the radio is on.Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.ListeningVolume LevelLight/Max RangeLight/Max RangeListening for a Response Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK® radio is always in Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed.To Adjust Volume Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button. A double beep sound is used to indicate the minimum and maximum volume levels (1 through 8).Call Button Press and release the Call button. The other person will hear a three second call tone. This tone is used only to establish voice communications.To Illuminate Display Press and release the Light/Max Range button to illuminate the display.Auto Squelch/Maximum RangeYour microTALK® radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached your Maximum Range limit.You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on maximum range extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.See page 12 on how to select betweenve call tone settings.Lock IconMaximum RangeReduced RangeReduced RangeRemember, you can achieve maximumrange by using maximum range extender.See page 4 for details. Scrolling Through the Mode FunctionBy scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK® radio. Whenscrolling through the Mode function, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order:Set CTCSS Privacy CodesSet DCS Privacy CodesSet Vox On/Off Set Vox SensitivitySet Channel ScanSet CTCSS Privacy Code ScanSet DCS Privacy Code ScanSet Call TonesSet Roger Beep On/OffPrivacy CodesYour microTALK® radio incorporates two advanced coded squelchsystems that can help to reduce interference from other users on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded SquelchSystem) provides 38 privacy codes and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch)provides 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121 PrivacyCodes. Either system can be used on all channels, but both systemscannot 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 samechannel and to the same privacy code system (CTCSS or DCS)and privacy code number. Each channel will remember thelast privacy code system and number you select.The privacy code 00 is not a privacy code, but allows allsignals to be heard on a channel that is set to 00 on boththe CTCSS and DCS systems.Mode Functions (continued on back side)Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions. 1. Antenna2. External Speaker/ Microphone/Charge Jack3. Mode/Power Button4. Weather/Lock Button5. Channel Up/Down Buttons 6. Backlit LCD Display 7. Speaker/Microphone8. Volume Up/Down Buttons9. Light/Max Range Button10. Talk Button11. Call Button12. Wrist Strap Connection13. Belt Clip14. Battery Compartment15. Battery Door Latch1. Battery Level Indicator2. VOX Icon3. Scan Icon4. Roger Beep Icon5. Lock Icon6. Low Power Icon7. DCS/CTCSS Icons8. Weather Icon9. Weather Alert Icon10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers11. Power Saver Icon12. Channel Numbers13. Receive/Transmit IconOperationMode Functions12131415213711845106912345611121310879Volume ButtonFor any questions about operating this new Cobra branded product, PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST… do not return this product to the retail store. The contact information for support will vary depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product. To obtain warranty service or other information for products purchased from Altis itself or through its authorized reseller or agent and utilized in the U.S.A., please call our consumer support line at (866) 721-3805, or email us at support@altistec.com. You will receive instructions on how to ship the products at your expense to an Altis Global Limited Authorized Service Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; and, most importantly; (c) your address and telephone number.For warranty and customer service information outside the US, please contact your local dealer.For further information needed on its features, please visit www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for frequently asked questions and the electronic manual. ©2017 Altis Global LimitedBerkeley Lake, GA US 30071www.cobrawalkietalkie.com
12 13 14 15 16Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgment OperationGeneral Specications 8 9 10 117Privacy CodeSet 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 ash 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 CTCSS 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 return to Standby mode. c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to return to Standby mode.If DCS is turned on at the channelselected, the display will ash theCTCSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from DCS to CTCSS, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button while the displayis ashing “OFF.” The display will thenshow the small numbers ashing and youwill then be able to proceed to step 2.OperationMode Functions (continued)Mode/PowerMode/PowerMode/PowerMode/PowerMode/PowerWeather ButtonWeather ButtonScan ChannelsChannel ScanYour 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 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. 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. 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. c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby.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 scanning privacy codes. If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes. c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby.The radio ignores specic privacy codes while scanning channels.Select ChannelScan Privacy CodesPrivacy Code ScanYour microTALK® radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (eitherCTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83) within one channel. Onlyone 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. 2. 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 ash on the display. 3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected.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 scanning privacy codes. If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes. c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby.Call Tone SettingRoger Beep OffFive Call Tone SettingsYou can choose between ve different Call Tone Settings to transmita 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 the following: a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press the Lock button to return to Standby mode.Roger Beep Confirmation ToneYour listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button. This alerts the other party that you are nished 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 ashes. 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 return to Standby mode. b. Press the Lock button to return to Standby mode.Hazards Radio IconNOAA* All Hazards Radio ChannelsYou can use your microTALK® radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radiochannels transmitting in your area. To listen to All Hazards Radio channels: 1. Press the Weather 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 button to change All Hazards Radio channels. 3. The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on. 4. To exit All Hazards Radio, press and hold the Weather button. *National Oceanographic and Atmospheric AdministrationWeather (WX) Alert ModeTurning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically receive NOAA Hazard Alert radio signals and warnings fromdesignated NOAA broadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alertto Weather and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA. To turn Weather Alert On or Off: 1. Press the Weather/Lock button until the Weather Alert icon ashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed. 2. Press the Channel Up and Channel Down button to turn Weather Alert On or Off. 3. Press and hold the Weather/Lock button again to save the new setting and exit the Weather Alert Mode and return to Standby mode. This feature is setto OFF by default.Make sure the strongestWeather channel is selectedfor your area using the NOAAAll Hazards Radio Channelsselection in the previous menu. FRS Frequency Allocation A = Channel No. for 22 Channel FRS ModeB = Frequency in MHzA B C1 462.5625 High2 462.5875 High3 462.6125 High4 462.6375 High5 462.6625 High6 462.6875 High7 462.7125 High8 467.5625 Low9 467.5875 Low10 467.6125 Low11 467.6375 Low12 467.6625 Low13 467.6875 Low14 467.7125 Low15 462.5500 High16 462.5750 High17 462.6000 High18 462.6250 High19 462.6500 High20 462.6750 High21 462.7000 High22 462.7250 HighIMPORTANT NOTICE: WARNING: DCS Privacy CodeVOX IconSet DCS Privacy Codes 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 ash on the display (00 through 83). 2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a DCS privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.3. When 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 return to Standby mode. c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new settings and to return to Standby mode.Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)In VOX mode, your microTALK® radio can be used “hands-free,” automaticallytransmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to t thevolume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. To turn VOX mode on or off: 1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon ashes 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 new setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press the Lock button to return to Standby mode. If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will ash the DCS icon and “OFF.” To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button while the display is ashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers ashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2.VOX Sensitivity LevelTo set VOX sensitivity:1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon ashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.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 return to Standby mode.The current VOX sensitivity level isdisplayed with letters “L” and a Number 1through 5, with Number 5 being the mostsensitive level and Number 1 being theleast sensitive level.Channel ButtonChannel ButtonChannel ButtonChannel ButtonChannel ButtonChannel ButtonChannel ButtonChannel ButtonMode/PowerMode/PowerMode/PowerMode/PowerTrademark AcknowledgmentManufactured, distributed, or sold by Altis Global Limited, official licensee for this product. Cobra®, 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 Elecronics Corporation, USA. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. ©2018 Altis Global Limited, Berkeley Lake, GA, USA. All rights reserved.Limited One-Year WarrantyAltis Global Limited warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that this product and the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase. During this period, Altis will, repair or replace, at its sole option and discretion, this product or any defective parts. Altis’ liability hereunder shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective part or parts, and such correction shall constitute a fulfillment of all of Altis’ warranties hereunder. This limited warranty is only valid for the original consumer purchaser in limited jurisdictions and is not transferrable. This limited warranty will automatically terminate prior to expiration if this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party. The product must be purchased from Altis or an authorized dealer or the warranty is void. This limited warranty is valid only for products purchased and utilized in specific jurisdictions. For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.Please contact your authorized local reseller or agent for warranty information.Please visit our website at www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for a list of jurisdictions wherein this limited warranty is valid. This limited warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God, accident, commercial use or modification of, or to any part of this product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation; ordinary wear and tear; or attempted alterations or repairs by anyone other than Altis or someone authorized by Altis to do warranty work. Any unauthorized alterations or repairs will void this warranty. This limited warranty does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number or date stamp has been altered, defaced or removed from this product. This limited warranty does not cover product purchased or utilized in a jurisdiction not covered. The procedure for obtaining service and support, and the applicability of this warranty, will vary depending on the country or juristiction in which you purchase and utilize the product. For details on obtaining product service, support and other warranty information please visit www.cobrawalkietalkie.com.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, ALTIS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALTIS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS EXPRESSED WARRANTY. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. ALTIS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND/OR COSTS OF LITIGATION, FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. ALTIS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT OR BY THE PRODUCT TO PERFORM, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ALTIS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD PARTY. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT, OR A CLAIM MADE, UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR AS A TORT CLAIM (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY), A CONTRACT CLAIM, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM. THIS LIMITATION CANNOT BE WAIVED OR AMENDED BY ANY PERSON. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF ALTIS OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ALTIS HAS BEEN ADVISED BY YOU OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.Provided that the product was purchased from Altis itself or through its authorized reseller or agent and utilized in the U.S.A., Altis will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective products, products or component parts upon delivery to the authorized Altis Global Limited Authorized Service Center, accompanied by proof of the date of first customer 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, to an address in the U.S.A, will be at Altis’ expense, if the product is under warranty.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.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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