Cobra Electronics 21410A FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER User Manual 2

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Introduction
Owner’s Manual
Making Life Easier and Safer
 taying 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.
Belt Clip
 ecure 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
For more information or to
order any of our products,
please visit our website:
www.cobra.com
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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).
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
CXT1035R FLT
Printed in China
Part No. 480-930-P
English
Version B
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
©2013 Cobra Electronics Corporation
A1
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
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Introduction
Product Features
Introduction
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Features
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VOLUME
SCAN
CHANNE
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MEM
ESC
21
CA
LL
MODE
19
20
1. Antenna
2. External Speaker/
Microphone/ USB Charge Jack
3. Mode/Power Button
4. Call/Lock Button
5. Channel Up/Down 		
Buttons
6. Backlit LCD Display
7. Speaker/Microphone
8. Volume Up/Down Buttons
9. LED Light Button
10. Talk Button
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Product Features
Memory/Escape Button
Tri-Watch Button
Scan Button
Rewind-Say-Again® Button
Wrist Strap Connection
Belt Clip
Battery Compartment
Battery Door Screws (2)
Rubberized Grips
LED Flashlight
Weather Button
• 22 Channels
Seven shared
with FRS/GMRS,
seven FRS only,
eight GMRS only.
• 10 Channel
Weather Radio
• Weather Alert
• 121 Privacy Codes
(38 CTCSS codes/
83 DCS codes)
• Hands-Free Operation
(VOX)
• VibrAlert®
Silent Paging
• Rewind-Say-Again®
• Tri-Watch
•S
 can
Channels,
privacy codes
•B
 acklit LCD Display
• LED Flashlight
•C
 all Alert
Five selectable
tones
• Button Lock
•S
 peaker/
Microphone/
Charge Jack
•R
 oger Beep
Selectable On/Off
•B
 attery/Power Saver
•K
 eystroke Tones
•B
 attery Level Indicator
• L ow Battery
Audible Alert
•A
 uto Squelch
• Belt Clip
A3
Warranty
Backlit LCD Display
19
4 1
9 18
13
Vox
HI MED LO WX
TW DCS Scan
CTCSS Mem
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12
BURP Power Saver
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Battery Level Indicator
Roger Beep Icon
VOX Icon
Weather Icon
Lock Icon
Hi/Med/Low Power Icon
DCS/CTCSS Icons
Scan/Memory Icon
Weather Alert Icon
DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers
Power Saver Icon
Channel Numbers
Receive/Transmit Icon
Memory Channel Number
VibrAlert® / Call Alert Icon
Key Tone Icon
BURP Icon
Rewind-Say-Again® Icon
Signal Strength Meter
Warranty and Trademark
Acknowledgement
Limited 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 Batteries
For products purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Important FCC Licensing Information
This radio operates on General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
license. See page 19 for licensing and other
related information.
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.
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Introduction
Operation
Customer Assistance
Warranty
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. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.
Installing Batteries
•
To install or replace batteries:
1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip
Remove Belt Clip
latch and sliding clip up.
2. Remove the two top and bottom screws on
the back of the radio to remove the battery
compartment cover.
3. Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable
Insert Batteries
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.
Radio Charger Jack • Use only the NiMH batteries rated 1000 mAh
supplied by Cobra with this product.
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 power source.
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.
It normally takes about 15 hours to fully charge batteries.
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This radio floats with included NiMH
battery. It may not float with some
AA batteries.
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Using Your Radio
Operation
For charging microTALK radio(s) in desktop charger:
1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.
2. Insert the micro-USB cable into jack on back
of charger.
3.	Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.
For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall
be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
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, and the light will go off when the charging is complete.
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.
TW DCS Scan
CTCSS Mem
Communicating with Another Person
•
Talk Button
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.
Two Inches (5 cm)
from Mouth
You cannot receive incoming calls while
pressing the Talk button.
EL
CHANN
Turning on Your microTALK® Radio
•
Press and hold the Mode/Power button until you hear
Mode/Power
CA
a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on.
LL
Your microTALK® radio is now in Standby mode,
MODE
ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always
in Standby mode except when the Talk, Call or
Mode/Power buttons are pressed.
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Both radios must be tuned to the same
channel/privacy code to communicate.
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
VOLUME
VOLUM
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.
The radio will display flashing battery icon
while charging.
Auto Battery Save		
•
If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds,
the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save
mode and the Power Saver icon will flash in the
display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to
receive incoming transmissions.
Both radios must be tuned to the same
channel/privacy code to communicate.
SCAN
Warranty
BURP Power
BatterySaver
Save Mode
To Select a Channel		
•
With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by
Channel Button
pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.
SCAN
CHANNE
TRI
WATCH
Customer Assistance
Battery Low		
•
When battery power is low, the final bar in the Battery
Battery Low
Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice
Vox
before the radio shuts off. Your batteries should be
replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.
HI MED LO WX
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.
MEM
ESC
Operation
Introduction
CA
LL
Both radios must be tuned to the
same channel to communicate.
Vox
ChannelHINumber
MODE
MED LO WX
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 19 for FRS/GMRS frequency
BURP Power Saver
allocations and compatibility charts.
TW DCS Scan
CTCSS Mem
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TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
SCAN
R Function
Lock
CA
VOLUME
Lock Icon
H-M-L
MODE
MEM
ESC
TRI
WATCH
SCAN
H-M-L
CALL
MODE
Reduced Range
LED Flashlight
LED Flashlight
CAL
VOLUME
See page 13 on how to select between ten
call tone settings.
MODE
SCAN
•
CHANNEL
EL
CHANN
AL
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
VOLUME
VOLUM
Call Button		
•
Press and release the Call button.
Call Button
The other person will hear a two second call tone. This
tone is used only to establish voice communications.
microTALK® Range
Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
In flat, open country your radio will
Maximum Range
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
Reduced Range
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.
CHANNEL
SCAN
Down, Volume Up, Volume Down and Mode/
TW DCS
Power buttons
to Scan
prevent accidental operation.
CTCSS Mem
MODETo turn the lock on or off:
– Press and hold the Call/Lock button for
two seconds.
A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock
on or off request. When in Lock mode,
BURP the
Power
Lock iconSaver
will be displayed.
•
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
VOLUME
P ress and release the LED flashlight button below
the TALK button to use the LED flashlight located at
the bottom of the radio.
SCAN
H-M-L
CHANNEL
TRI
MODE
WATCH
ESC
Warranty
LL
CHANNE
Volume
Level
MEM
Customer Assistance
Vox
•
The
Lock
function locks the Channel Up, Channel
HI MED LO WX
Lock Button
•
VOLUM
Listening for a Response
•
Release the Talk button to receive incoming
Listening
®
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
Volume Button
Down button.
A double beep sound is used to indicate
the minimum and maximum volume levels
CA
(1 through 8).
LL
Operation
Introduction
CHANN
EL
Using Your Radio
Operation
SCAN
CAL
MODE
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.
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Using Your Radio
Warranty
CHANN
EL
•
Rewind On/Off
If Rewind is enabled, the last 20 seconds of incoming audio is recorded
and you can play back calls by pressing the Rewind button.
1. In the mode, display will show the Rewind icon.
Mode/Power
CA
2. Press Channel Up/Down button to select ON or OFF.
LL
3. Press Push-to-talk (PTT) button to save entry.
MODE
Rewind-Say-Again
Button
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
SCAN
Vox
HI MED
LO WX
•
CHANN
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
EL
Rewind-Say-Again
Icon
SCAN
Channel Button
TW DCS
Scan
CA
LL
CTCSS
Mem
MODE
VOLUME
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.
Customer Assistance
CHANN
EL
•
VOLUM
Privacy Codes
Operation
Rewind-Say-Again®
VOLUM
VOLUM
Set
 CTCSS Privacy Codes
Set DCS Privacy Codes
Set Hi-Mid-Low Power
Set Vox On/Off
Set Vox Sensitivity
Set Call Tones 1-10
Set VibrAlert On/Off
Set Roger Beep On/Off
Set Key Tones On/Off R
Set Rewind-Say-Again On/Off
SCAN
Introduction
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
CA
LL
MODE
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
SCAN
CHANNE
TRI
MEM
WATCH
ESC Operation
Use the Cobra exclusive Rewind-Say-Again®
feature to replay or record the last 20 seconds of an
incoming audio transmission.
Example 1:
When music or conversation creates too much noise
to hear an inbound message clearly, press the REW
button to hear the message a second time.
Example 2:
When listening to an urgent message with confusing
background noise, press the REW button to hear the
message a second time.
Hold the Rewind button to lock the recording
memory (the Rewind icon flashing) and save
the currently recorded transmission.
CA
LL
MODE
To successfully communicate using a privacy code, both
the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same
channel and to the same privacy code system (CTCSS or DCS)
and privacy code number. Each channel will remember the last
privacy code system and number you select.
BURP Power Saver
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.
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Privacy TW
Code
DCS Scan
CTCSS Mem
TRI
WATCH
SCAN
BURP
Power Saver
MEM
ESC
Channel Button
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.
Vox
MODE
HI MED LO WX
TW DCS Scan
CTCSS Mem
DCS Privacy Code
TRI
WATCH
LL
LL
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 Talk or Call/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.
MODE
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SCAN
BURP Power
Saver
Channel Button
CA
CA
Mode/Power
CA
MEM
ESC
Operation
Customer Assistance
Warranty
Set DCS Privacy Codes
VOLUME
VOLUME
CHANNE
•
Introduction
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
To select a CTCSS privacy code:
Mode/Power
CA
1. After selecting a channel, press
LL
the Mode/Power button until the CTCSS icon
MODE
Vox
appears and the small numbers next to the
HI MED LO WX
channel number flash on the display.
SCAN
CHANNE
CHANN
EL
Mode Functions
VOLUM
VOLUM
Operation
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
SCAN
CHANN
EL
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
•
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 Talk or Call/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.
MODE
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HIVOX
MED
LO WX
Sensitivity Level
TW DCS Scan
CTCSS Mem
VOLUME
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CHANNE
SCAN
CA
LL
MODE
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CHANNE
MEM
ESC
VOLUME
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
BURP Power Saver
Channel Button
new setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press Talk or Call/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.
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed
with letters “L” and a Number 1 through 5,
with Number 5 being the most sensitive level
and Number 1 being the least sensitive level.
TRI
WATCH
SCAN
TRI
WATCH
SCAN
VOLUM
MODE
BURP
Power
Saver
Vox
MEM
ESC
EL
LL
To set VOX sensitivity:
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon
flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.
MEM/ESC Button
MODE
VOLUME
CA
Mode/Power
LL
MODE
If a location has been programmed before,
its associated channel/privacy code will be
shown on the display.
3. Press the MEM/ESC button to enter a
new memory location or edit an already
programmed memory location.
TRI
MEM
SCAN
ESC
CA WATCH4. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
LL
to select the memory location.
MODE
5. Press the MEM/ESC button. The channel
Channel Button
numbers will flash on the display.
6. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
Vox
to select a channel (1 through 22).
HI MED LO WX
CA
7. Press the MEM/ESC button. The CTCSS icon
LL
TW
DCS
Scan
Memory Channel
MODE
and privacy code numbers will flash on the
CTCSS Mem
display.
8.
Choose
one of the following:
CA
LL
a. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
MODE button to select a CTCSS privacy code (01
Channel
Button
BURP Power
Saver
through 38) for the channel.
b. Press the MEM/ESC button to switch from
CTCSS to DCS. The DCS icon and privacy code
CA
numbers will flash on the display. The Channel
LL
MODE
Up or Channel Down button can then be used
to select a DCS privacy code (01 through 83)
for the channel.
CA
CHANNE
LL
CHANN
CHANNE
VOLUM
VOLUME
SCAN
CA
Warranty
SCAN
Channel Button
VOLUM
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
Customer Assistance
10 Memory Locations
•
Your microTALK radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing
your most frequently used channels and channel/privacy code
combinations. These Memory Locations can be selected individually or
can be scanned.
To program a memory location:
MEM/ESC Button
1. Press the MEM/ESC button. Memory icon and
TRI
MEM
the
Memory Location show on the display.
SCAN
WATCH
ESC
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to select the memory location (0 through 9).
VOLUME
CHANN
EL
VOLUM
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:
Mode/Power
CA
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon
LL
flashes on the display. The current On or Off
MODE
setting is displayed.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
VOX Icon
button to turn VOX On or Off.
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
TRIVox
MEM
SCAN
WATCH
ESC
new setting and proceed to other functions.
HI MED LO WX
b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the
Channel Button
TW DCS Scannew setting and return to Standby mode.
CTCSS Memc. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter
the new setting and return to Standby mode.
Operation
Introduction
CHANN
Mode Functions
CHANN
SCAN
Operation
CHANNE
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
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MEM
ESC
Mode Functions
VOLUM
If “oF” flashes in place of the privacy code numbers,
a privacy code is already set in the opposite (CTCSS
or DCS) system. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to cancel the opposite code and select a privacy
code from the active system for the selected channel.
9. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the MEM/ESC button to enter the channel/privacy code
in the selected memory location. Radio then proceeds to next
memory location, which will blink.
b. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button to save the current state of
the Set Memory Function and return to Standby mode.
Memory
TW
DCSChannel
Scan
CTCSS Mem
EL
Channel Button
BURP Power Saver
VOLUME
CHANNE
CHANN
SCAN
VOLUM
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
If a location has been programmed before,
its associated channel/privacy code will be
shown on the display.
3. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button to return
to Standby mode on the selected memory
location.
CA
LL
MODE
CA
LL
A memory location can be reprogrammed
at any time it is displayed. Press the
MEM/ESC button to begin.
MODE
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SCAN
CHANNE
VOLUME
HI MED
Customer Assistance
Ten Call Tone Settings
•
You can choose between ten different Call Tone Settings to transmit
a call alert.
To change a call tone setting:
Mode/Power
CA
LL
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
MODE
letter “C” and the current call tone number
(01 through 10) is displayed. The current
call tone will sound for three seconds.
Call Tone Setting
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.
Channel Button
b. Press Talk or Call/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.
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
To recall a stored memory channel location:
1. Press the MEM/ESC button until the Memory
icon and the memory location number flash on
MEM/ESC Button
the display.
TRI
Vox MEM
SCANthe Channel Up or Channel Down button
WATCH2. Press
ESC
to select a memory location (0 through 9).
LO WX
Operation
Introduction
CHANN
EL
Operation
SCAN
CA
LL
MODE
VibrAlert® and Call Alert
•
Your microTALK® radio can alert you to incoming
Vox
signals by sounding an audible call tone, by
Call Tone On/
Vibrate On
vibrating
or both.
HI
MED silently
LO WX
To change call
settings:
TW DCS Scan
1. Press the CTCSS
Mode button
Mem until the Call Setting
icon
flashes
on the display. The current setting
Vox + ring, “02” ring only) is displayed.
(“01” vibrate
Call Tone On/
Vibrate Off
HI
LOChannel
WX Up or Channel Down button to
2. PMED
ress the
change the call setting.
TW DCS Scan
BURP
Power
3. C
 hoose
oneCTCSS
of Saver
the following:
Mem
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the
new setting and return to Standby mode.
c. DPower
o not press Saver
any buttons for 15 seconds to enter
BURP
the new setting and return to Standby mode.
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Mode Functions
CHANN
EL
MEM
ESC
CHANNE
VOLUME
BURP Power Saver
CA
LL
MODE
EL
CHANN
VOLUM
Key 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:
Mode/Power
CA
LL
1. Current key tone status On/Off will flash.
MODE
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to select key tone on or off.
3. Choose one of the following:
Channel Button
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
new setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the
new setting and return to Standby mode.
MODE
c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter
the new setting and return to Standby mode.
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
TRI
WATCH
Warranty
The radio ignores specific privacy
codes while scanning channels.
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
CA
10 seconds.
LL
CA
LL
During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission),
MODE
MODE
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
BURP Power Saver
The
Channel Button
VOLUME
SCAN
EL
VOLUM
TRI
WATCH
TW DCS Scan
CTCSS Mem
MEM
ESC
Customer Assistance
Channel Scan
•
Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan channels.
Scan Button
To scan channels:
1. Press and release the Scan button until the Scan
TRI
SCAN
icon and the channel numbers appear
WATCH
on the display.
R Channels Vox
2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning
Scan
HI MED LO WX
channels.
CHANN
VOLUM
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:
Mode/Power
CA
LL
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
MODE
Roger Beep icon flashes. The current
on or off setting is displayed.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
Roger Beep Off
to select roger beep on or off.
3. Choose one of the following:
Vox
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
HI MED LO WX
new setting and proceed to other functions.
TW DCSb.Scan
Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the
Channel Button CTCSS Mem
new setting and return to Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter
TRI
MEM
SCAN
WATCH
ESC
the new setting and return to Standby mode.
MEM
ESC
Operation
Introduction
SCAN
Operation
CHANNE
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
VOLUME
CHANNE
SCAN
CA
LL
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MEM
ESC
Mode Functions
Vox
LL
TW DCS Scan
CTCSS Mem
BURP
Power
Saver
TW DCS
Scan
Scan Privacy Codes
CTCSS Mem
MODE
EL
CA
LL
MEM
ESC
VOLUM
BURP Power Saver
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),
CA
you can choose from the following:
LL
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and
proceed to other functions.
b. Press Talk or Call/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.
TRI
WATCH
*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
Weather (WX) Alert Mode
•
SCAN
Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically
receive NOAA weather signals and warnings from designated weather
broadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and other
emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA.
Make sure the strongest
This feature is set
Weather channel is selected
to OFF by default.
for your area using the channel
selection in the previous menu.
MODE
CHANN
EL
CA
Vox
HI MED LO WX
SCAN
Weather Button
MODE
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
SCAN
Channel Button
VOLUME
CHANNE
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
Select Channel
HI MED LO WX
MODE
CHANN
LL
EL
CHANNE
CA
Warranty
NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels
•
You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio
channels transmitting in your area.
Weather Button
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.
MODE
Hazards Radio Icon 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.
Channel Button
4. To exit All Hazards Radio, press and hold the
Weather button until On or Off is displayed.
VOLUME
VOLUM
VOLUME
SCAN
Customer Assistance
CHANN
VOLUM
TRI
WATCH
Operation
Introduction
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.
Scan Button
To scan privacy codes:
CA
1. While in Standby mode, press and release the LL
TRI
SCAN
WATCH
Scan button twice (CTCSS) or three times (DCS)
until the CTCSS or DCS icon and numbers are
flashing.
Channel Button
2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning
privacy codes within the selected channel.
MEM
ESC
SCAN
CHANNE
Operation
MEM
ESC
TRI
WATCH
CA
LL
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.
MODE
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Mode Functions
Operation
Tri-Watch Set-up
•
To Program or Edit the Tri-Watch Channels:
1. Press and hold the TRI-WATCH button from
Tri-Watch Button
GMRS Standby mode for two (2) seconds to
TRI
MEM
SCAN activate Tri-Watch Setup mode. The MEM icon
WATCH
ESC
on the display will turn ON.
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
SCAN
The main channel number will flash to
indicate channel position.
CHANNE
LL
CHANN
CA
EL
2. Press Channel Up or Channel Down button to
select the desired Tri-Watch channel.
Tri-Watch Button
3. Press and release TRI-WATCH button to
MODE
confirm entry.
TRI
MEM
SCAN
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the remaining
WATCH
ESC
additional Tri-Watch memory channel.
CA
5. After programming both Tri-Watch memory
LL
channels the radio will immediately engage
MODE
Tri-Watch mode.
VOLUM
CHANN
TRI
WATCH
SCAN
VOLUM
CA
LL
Tri-Watch Button
MODE
TRI
WATCH
MEM
ESC
CA
LL
VOLUM
4. Press Channel Up or Channel Down button to
resume scanning the Tri-Watch channels or to
change the scan direction.
5. To EXIT the Tri-Watch scan, press the TRI-WATCH
button again, and the radio will return to GMRS
Standby mode.
General Specifications
•
	FRS/GMRS Frequency
Allocation and Compatibility
Important: 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=C
 hannel No. for 22 Channel FRS/GMRS Models
B = Channel No. for 15 Channel GMRS Models
C = Type of Radio Service
D = Frequency in MHz
E = Power Output
10 		
11 		
12 		
13 		
14 		
15
11
16
17
12
18
19
13
20
10
21
14
22
15
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS
FRS
FRS
FRS
FRS
FRS
FRS
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
462.5625
462.5875
462.6125
462.6375
462.6625
462.6875
462.7125
467.5625
467.5875
467.6125
467.6375
467.6625
467.6875
467.7125
462.5500
462.5750
462.6000
462.6250
462.6500
462.6750
462.7000
462.7250
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
EL
MODE
SCAN
After the Tri-Watch scan stops to monitor a
channel, as long as you do not press any buttons
within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically
resume scanning the Tri-Watch channels
CHANN
VOLUME
EL
MEM
ESC
CHANN
VOLUM
Using Tri-Watch:
1. From GMRS Standby mode, press the TRI-WATCH
button. The TW will appear in the display along with
TRI
MEM
SCAN the three channels stored in the Tri-Watch memory.
WATCH
ESC
2. The radio will scan through the three (3) Tri-Watch
memory channels.
CA
Channel
LL Button
3. A signal on any one (1) of the three (3) channels will
stop the scan for 10 seconds to allow you to listen
MODE
to the traffic on that location.
Tri-Watch Button
CHANNE
VOLUME
Channel Button
Operation
General Specifications
and Licensing
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Customer Assistance
Licensing
IMPORTANT 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-CALLFCC. 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.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.”
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.
Customer Assistance
Licensing &
Product Service
FCC Part 15.21 Warning StatementNOTE: THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY
APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE
USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
IC RSS-GEN, Sec 7.1.3 Warning StatementThis device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
IC RSS-GEN, Sec 7.1.2 Warning StatementUnder Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type
and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential
radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
IC RSS-102, Sec 2.6 Warning Statements
The applicant is responsible for providing proper instructions to the user of the radio device, and any usage
restrictions, including limits of exposure durations. The user manual shall provide installation and operation
instructions, as well as any special usage conditions, to ensure compliance with SAR and/or RF field strength
limits. For instance, compliance distance shall be clearly stated in the user manual.
Product Service Questions
•
Important
FCC 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.
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.
Normal Position
Hold the transmitter approximately 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the
antenna pointed up and away.
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.
Safety Information for microTALK Radios
Your 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.
MODEL CXT1035:
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.
For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer for product service information.
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.
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