Cobra Electronics 2135A FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER User Manual 2

Cobra Electronics Corporation FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER 2

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User Manual 2

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 and hold the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.c. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. d. 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.HI / LOSCANMode/PowerHI / LOSCANChannel 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 new setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press and hold the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. c. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. d. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. To 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 new setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press and hold the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. c. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. d. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.VOX IconVOX Sensitivity LevelHI / LOSCANMode/PowerHI / LOSCANChannel ButtonHI / LOSCANMode/PowerHI / LOSCANChannel ButtonCXT545_MANL.indd 8-9 1/17/13 8:12 AM
VibrAlert® and Call Alert •Your microTALK® radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone, by vibrating silently or both. To change call settings:1. Press the Mode button until the Call Setting icon flashes on the display. The current setting (“01” vibrate + ring, “02” ring only) is displayed.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the call setting.3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press and hold the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. c. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. d. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction OperationMode Functions10 11Operation Mode FunctionsNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Ten Call Tone Settings •You can choose between ten 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 10) is displayed. The current call tone will sound for three seconds.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 and hold the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. c. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. d. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.Call Tone SettingHI / LOSCANMode/PowerHI / LOSCANChannel ButtonCall Tone On/Vibrate OnCall Tone On/Vibrate OffRoger 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 proceed to other functions. b. Press and hold the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. c. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. d. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.Channel ButtonRoger Beep OffHI / LOSCANMode/PowerHI / LOSCANChannel ButtonKey Tone On/Off •When Key Tone is On, an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed.To turn key tone on or off:1. Current key tone status On/Off will flash.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select key tone 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 and hold the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. c. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. d. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.HI / LOSCANMode/PowerHI / LOSCANChannel ButtonCXT545_MANL.indd 10-11 1/17/13 8:12 AM
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 and release the Scan button twice (CTCSS) or three times (DCS)until the CTCSS or DCS icon and numbers are flashing.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to choose the channel on which to scan privacy codes.3. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning privacy codes within the selected channel.Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction OperationMode FunctionsOperation12 13Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®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. During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following: a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.b. Press and hold the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.c. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. d. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.Select ChannelScan Privacy CodesHI / LOSCANScan ButtonChannel Scan •Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan channels.To scan channels:1. Press and release the Scan 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 and hold the Scan button to return to Standby.Scan ChannelsHI / LOSCANChannel ButtonHI / LOSCANScan ButtonHI / LOSCANChannel ButtonCXT545_MANL.indd 12-13 1/17/13 8:12 AM
Operation Mode Functions14Set 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 and hold the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.c. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. d. 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.HI / LOSCANMode/PowerHI / LOSCANChannel ButtonCustomer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction Operation15Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®NOAA* 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 and hold the Weather/Lock button again to save the new setting and exit the Weather Alert Mode and return to Standby mode. VOLUMECALLMODECHANNELMode/PowerVOLUMECALLMODECHANNELWeather 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. CXT545_MANL.indd 14-15 1/17/13 8:12 AM
16General 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 Operation Operation WarrantyIntroduction17IMPORTANT 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.Customer AssistanceNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®CXT545_MANL.indd 16-17 1/17/13 8:12 AM
18Product 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 AssistanceCXT545_MANL.indd 18 1/17/13 8:12 AM

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