Cobra Electronics 1133A GMRS/FRS PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIO User Manual

Cobra Electronics Corporation GMRS/FRS PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIO

User Manual

Introduction©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USAwww.cobra.comMaking Life Easier and Safer Staying in touch with your family and friends is  convenient and easy when using your microTALK®  radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include:Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall. Secure your microTALK®  radio while on the go.Carrying your microTALK® radio with you is easy when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap. The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse,  or backpack.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 5:30 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 Assistance Outside the U.S.A. Contact Your Local DealerCustomer AssistanceA1Owner’s ManualNothing Comes Close to a Cobra® Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® For more information or to  order any of our products,  please visit our website:www.cobra.comBelt ClipPrinted in ChinaPart No. 480-832-PEnglishVersion CTWO-WAY RADIO  MODEL CXT390CXT390_MANL.indd   1-1 1/4/13   2:47 PM
VOLUMECALLMODECHANNEL2VOLUMECALLMODECHANNELProduct Features137118451213141510691.   Antenna2.   External Speaker/       Microphone/Charge Jack3.   Mode/Power Button4.     Weather/Lock Button 5.    Channel Up/Down          Buttons 6.   Backlit LCD Display       7. Speaker/Microphone 8. Volume Up/Down Buttons 9. Light/Max Range Button 10.  Talk Button 11.  Call Button 12.  Wrist Strap Connection 13.  Belt Clip 14.  Battery Compartment 15.  Battery Door LatchProduct FeaturesA3IntroductionProduct FeaturesA2Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s)  •For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK® radios and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be 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, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt. You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense,  if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product damaged by accident; 2) In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or  as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed; 4) If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 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 BatteriesFor 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.Warranty and TrademarkAcknowledgementWarrantyFeatures•  22  Channels  Seven shared  with FRS/GMRS,  seven FRS only,  eight GMRS only.•  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 ExtenderImportant FCC Licensing InformationThis radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. See page 15 for licensing and other  related information.Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication  under ideal conditions. Introduction17Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Backlit LCD Display  1.  Battery Level Indicator  2.  VOX Icon  3.  Scan Icon  4.  Roger Beep Icon  5.  Lock Icon  6.  Low Power Icon 7.  DCS/CTCSS Icons  8.  Weather Icon  9.  Weather Alert Icon 10.  DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers 11.  Power Saver Icon 12.  Channel Numbers 13.  Receive/Transmit Icon12345611121310879CXT390_MANL.indd   2-17 1/4/13   2:47 PM
Caring for Your microTALK® Radio  • Your microTALK® radio will give you years of trouble-free service  if cared for properly. Handle the radio gently. Keep the radio away from dust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.Installing Batteries  •To install or replace batteries:1.  Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip  latch and sliding clip up.2.  Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover.3.  Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings.4.  Replace battery compartment cover and  belt clip.• Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.• Do not mix old and new batteries.• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or    rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.To charge batteries in radio:1.  Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly. 2.  Insert the cable into the charge jack located at the top of the radio. 3.  Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.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.VOLUMECALLMODECHANNELVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELRemove Belt ClipPull Up Lock LatchInsert BatteriesOperation Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction1Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Radio Charger JackCXT390_MANL.indd   1 1/4/13   2:47 PM
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.Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction OperationBattery Low    •When battery power is low, the final 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.  The radio will display flashing battery icon while charging.Auto Power Save    •If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically switch to Power 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 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. Note: both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.2Using Your RadioOperation3Quick 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.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.Battery LowVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELBattery Save ModeVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELTalk ButtonTwo Inches (5 cm) from MouthTo Select a Channel    • With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button. Note: 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.VOLUMECALLMODECHANNELChannel ButtonChannel NumberNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Mode/PowerFor charging microTALK radio(s) in desktop charger:1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown. 2.  Insert of micro-USB cable into jack on back  of charger.3.  Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.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, even after the batteries are fully charged.Note: To charge a single radio, you can bypass the desktop charger and simply insert the micro-USB’s connector directly into the charge jack located on the top of the radio.The radio will display flashing battery icon while charging.Cobra recommends your radio be turned off while being charged.Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.Battery Status Indicator  •  The battery charge status is shown on the display. Four bars indicates fully charged.Battery Charge StatusCXT390_MANL.indd   2-3 1/4/13   2:47 PM
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  •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 confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode,  the Lock icon will be displayed.Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction OperationUsing Your RadioOperationListening 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 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. 45VOLUMECALLMODECHANNELVolume ButtonVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELCall ButtonListeningVolume LevelLock IconVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELLight/Max RangeVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELLock ButtonTo Illuminate Display  • Press and release the Light/Max Range button  to illuminate the display.Auto Squelch/Maximum Range  •Your microTALK® radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached your Maximum Range limit.You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on maximum range extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.VOLUMECALLMODECHANNELLight/Max RangemicroTALK® 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 4 for details.VOLUMECALLMODECHANNELVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELMaximum RangeReduced RangeReduced RangeNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®CXT390_MANL.indd   4-5 1/4/13   2:47 PM
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.If DCS is turned on at the channel selected, 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 2.2.  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 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.Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction OperationUsing Your RadioOperation67Privacy CodeNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®VOLUMECALLMODECHANNELMode/PowerVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELChannel ButtonScrolling Through the Mode Function  •By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to  select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK® radio. When scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features  will be displayed in the same predetermined order:          Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes Set Vox On/Off  Set Vox Sensitivity Set Channel Scan Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan Set DCS Privacy Code Scan Set Call Tones Set Roger Beep On/Off Privacy Codes  •Your microTALK radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch systems that can help to reduce interference from other users  on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) provides 38 privacy codes and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) provides 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121 Privacy Codes. Either system can be used on all channels, but both systems cannot be used on the same channel at the same time.To successfully communicate using a privacy code, both  the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same channel and to the same privacy code system (CTCSS or DCS) and privacy code number. Each channel will remember the last privacy code system and number you select.The privacy code 00 is not a privacy code, but allows all signals to be heard on a channel that is set to 00 on both  the CTCSS and DCS systems.VOLUMECALLMODECHANNELMode/PowerCXT390_MANL.indd   6-7 1/4/13   2:47 PM
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction OperationOperation Mode Functions89Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Set 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 flash on the display (01 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 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.DCS Privacy Code 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.VOLUMECALLMODECHANNELMode/PowerVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELChannel ButtonTo set VOX sensitivity:1.   Press  the  Mode/Power button until the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed. The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed with letters “LE” and a Number 1 through 5, with Number 5 being the most sensitive level and Number 1 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/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.VOX Sensitivity LevelVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELMode/PowerVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELChannel ButtonVoice 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: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. VOX  IconVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELMode/PowerVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELChannel ButtonCXT390_MANL.indd   8-9 1/4/13   2:47 PM
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction OperationMode Functions10 11Operation Mode FunctionsNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®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. 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.Scan ChannelsVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELChannel ButtonVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELMode/PowerDuring 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.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.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 flash on the display.3.  Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected.Select ChannelScan Privacy CodesVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELMode/PowerCXT390_MANL.indd   10-11 1/4/13   2:47 PM
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction OperationMode FunctionsOperation12 13Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Channel ButtonCall Tone SettingRoger Beep OffFive 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 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.VOLUMECALLMODECHANNELMode/PowerVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELChannel ButtonVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELMode/PowerVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELChannel ButtonNOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels  •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 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 until On or Off is displayed.    *National Oceanographic and Atmospheric AdministrationHazards Radio IconVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELChannel ButtonVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELWeather ButtonWeather (WX) Alert Mode  •Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically receive NOAA Hazard Alert radio signals and warnings from designated NOAA broadcast stations.  If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to 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 flashes 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 the Weather/Lock button again to save the new setting and exit the Weather Alert Mode and return to Standby mode. VOLUMECALLMODECHANNELMode/PowerVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELWeather ButtonVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELLock ButtonThis radio is rain resistant to JIS4 standards.This feature is set to OFF by default.Make sure the strongest Weather channel is selected for your area using the NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels selection in the previous menu. CXT390_MANL.indd   12-13 1/4/13   2:47 PM
Operation WarrantyIntroduction14 15IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED  •This two-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. A user must be licensed prior to operating on Channels 1 through 7 on high power or 15 through 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules. Operation of this radio is subject to additional rules specified in 47 C.F.R. Part 95. Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC, which should be used for station identification when operating this radio. GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of their transmission time. For licensing information and application forms, please call the FCC Hotline  at 800-418-FORM. Request form #159 and form #605. Questions regarding  the license application should be directed to the FCC at 888-CALL-FCC.  Additional information is available on the FCC’s website at www.fcc.gov.Channel 1 through 7 on low power and channels 8 through 14 comprise the  FRS (Family Radio Service). No license is required to operate on the FRS.Safety Information for microTALK RadiosYour wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter.  When the talk button is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.  The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%.  In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted  RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices. ImportantFCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has  been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories  may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments  could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. Normal PositionHold the transmitter approximately 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject  to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules.General Specifications   •   FRS/GMRS  Frequency   Allocation and CompatibilityImportant: Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels  may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency.  For example, a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be  tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel  GMRS tuned to Channel 15. Please refer to the chart below for  channel/ frequency number compatibility. A =  Channel No. for 22 Channel FRS/GMRS ModelsB =  Channel No. for 15 Channel GMRS ModelsC = Type of Radio ServiceD = Frequency in MHzE = Power Output A B  C  D  E 1   1   FRS/GMRS   462.5625  High   2   2  FRS/GMRS  462.5875  High  3   3  FRS/GMRS   462.6125  High    4   4   FRS/GMRS   462.6375  High    5   5   FRS/GMRS   462.6625  High    6   6   FRS/GMRS   462.6875  High     7   7   FRS/GMRS   462.7125  High   8     FRS   467.5625  Low   9     FRS   467.5875  Low  10     FRS  467.6125  Low   11     FRS   467.6375  Low  12     FRS   467.6625  Low  13     FRS   467.6875  Low   14     FRS   467.7125  Low  15   11   GMRS   462.5500  High    16   8   GMRS   462.5750  High    17   12   GMRS   462.6000  High   18   9   GMRS   462.6250  High    19   13   GMRS   462.6500  High    20   10   GMRS   462.6750  High   21   14   GMRS   462.7000  High    22   15   GMRS   462.7250  High   General Specifications  and Licensing  Customer AssistanceOperationNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®CXT390_MANL.indd   14-15 1/4/13   2:47 PM
16Product 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 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.Product Service Customer AssistanceCXT390_MANL.indd   16 1/4/13   2:47 PM

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