Cobra Electronics CXR800 FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER User Manual 3900
Cobra Electronics Corporation FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER 3900
Users Manual
In t r odu c t ion Owner’s Manual M a k in g L if e E a s ie r a n d Sa f e r Stayin g in tou ch w ith your fam ily an d fr iends is con ven ien t and easy w h en u sing you r m icroTAL K® r adio. Som e of th e m any uses you w ill discover in clude: 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. Bel t Cl ip Secu re yo ur m icro TA LK r adio w hile on the g o. Carrying your microTALK radio with you is easy when using the belt clip. The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse or backpack. Cu s t om e r A s s ist an ce Fo r A ss i sta n c e i n th e 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 6:00 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 (online: Frequently Asked Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail). For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English For A ssistance Outside th e U.S.A. Contact Your Local Dealer TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL CXR800 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® Printed in China Part No. 480-472-P Version A A1 English © 2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation™ 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www.cobra.com P r o du c t Fe a t u r e s In t r odu c t ion In t ro du c t i o n 14 Fe at u r es 15 16 17 13 12 11 10 1. Antenna 2. External Speaker/ Microphone/Charge Jack 3. Backlit LCD Display 4. Mo d e Button 5. Ch an ne l Up / Do w n Buttons 6. Hi -L ow Po w e r Button 7. Speaker/Microphone 8. On /O f f Po w e r Button A2 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Lock/ Enter Button Volume Up/ Dow n Buttons Lig ht /M a x R an ge Button Ta lk Button Cal l Button Wrist Strap Connector Belt Clip Battery Compartment Battery Door Latch • 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only • 10 Channel NOAA ALL Hazards Radio • 142 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS codes/ 104 DCS codes) • Hands-Free Operation (VOX) • VibrAlert® Silent Paging • 10 Channel Memory • Signal Strength Meter • Scan Channels, privacy codes, memory • Selectable Hi•Med•Low Power In GMRS • Backlit LCD Display • Button Lock • Call Alert 10 selectable tones • Speaker/ Microphone/ Charge Jack • Roger Beep Selectable on/off • Battery/ Power Saver • Keystroke Tones Selectable on/off • Auto Squelch • Maximum Range Extender • Belt Clip A3 P r o du c t Fe a t u r e s Wa r ra nt y Back lit LCD Display Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s) & Charger For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. 10 18 11 17 16 15 1. Signal Strength Meter Icon 2. Call Alert and VibrAlert Icon 3. Lock Icon 4. Keystroke Tones Icon 5. DCS Icon 6. Roger Beep Icon 7. VOX Icon 8. NOAA All Hazards Radio Icon 9. Memory Icon 10. CTCSS Icon Wa r r a n t y a n d Tr a de m a r k A c k n o w l e dg e m e n t 14 13 12 11. Memory Location Number 12. Privacy Code Numbers 13. Receive/Transmit Icon 14. Hi-Med-Low Power Icons 15. Battery Low Indicator 16. Scan Icon 17. Power Saver Icon 18. Channel Numbers Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions. I mpor t an t FCC L icen sin g In f orm at ion This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. See page 27 for licensing and other related information. • Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK radios and charger, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A. Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective microTALK radios, chargers, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt. You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. 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 Cobra Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Packs For products purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada. Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra®, microTALK®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, VibrAlert® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. • 29 In t ro du c t i o n 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. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures. Re m ove Be lt Clip Pu l l U p L a t c h I n se r t Bat t e r y Pa ck Rechargeable Battery Pack and Desktop Charger • To install or replace battery pack: 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 lithium ion battery pack. Position battery pack as shown in radio. 4. Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip. Estimated operation time on full charge: 12 hours. Rechargeable battery packs must be recycled or disposed of properly in compliance with all applicable laws. They may not be thrown in the trash. Certain states or municipalities require recycling and have established collection programs. Please contact your local waste removal authority for instructions, or return to Cobra for recycling. Wrap battery packs carefully and mail postage prepaid to: Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA, Attn: Battery Recycling. Do not put battery packs into fire or expose to high heat. They may explode. In t ro du c t i o n I n se r t Ra dio( s ) Us in g Yo u r R a dio For charging microTALK radio(s) in desktop charger: 1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown. 2. Insert round connector of 120-volt adapter into jack on back of charger. 3. Plug 120-volt adapter into electrical outlet. 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. It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge battery pack. Battery pack will not be damaged if it stays in the charging well longer than that. Note: To charge a single radio, you can bypass the desktop charger and simply insert the wall adapter’s round connector directly into the speaker/microphone/charge jack located on the top of the radio. Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging your Cobra microTALK radio. Cobra recommends your radio is turned o ff while being charged. Introduction On / Off P ow e r Bat t e r y L o w Bat t e r y Sa ve Mode Talk Bu t t on Quick Start 1. Press and hold the 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. 2 In ch es ( 5 cm ) fr o m M o u t h Ope r a t i on Customer Assistance Warranty Turning on Your microTALK Radio • Press and hold the 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, Mode or Power buttons are pressed. Battery Low • When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon will blink. Your batteries should be recharged. Auto Battery Save • Your microTALK radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions for 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. Communicating with Another Person 1. Press and hold the Talk button. 2. With the microphone about 2 inches (5 cm) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice. 3. Release the Talk button when you are finished talking and listen for a response. You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button. • Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate. Ope r a t i on Cha n n el Bu t t o ns Cha n n el Nu m be r Us in g Yo u r R a dio Channels With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button. Introduction • Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate. H i -L o w B u t t o n H i P o w e r I co n M e d i u m Po w e r I co n See page 26 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts. C al l Bu t t o n Listening for a Response • Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK radio is always in Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed. Call Button To alert another person that you are calling: – 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. Customer Assistance Warranty Selectable High•Medium•Low Power Output • When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions, you can switch from High to Medium to Low Power to extend battery life. This feature applies to GMRS Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 only. Channels 8 through 14 operate exclusively on low power. Channels 1 through 7 are shared by FRS and GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only. L i s t en i n g Ope r a t i on L ow P ow e r I c on • L ig ht / Ma x R an ge To switch from high to medium to low power: – Press and release the Hi•Low button. When in High Power and using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22, the Hi icon will be visible in the LCD display. When in Medium Power and using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22, the Med icon will be visible in the LCD. When in Low Power or while using channels 8 through 14, the Low icon will be visible in the display. To Illuminate Display Press and release the Light/Max Range button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds. • See page 24 on how to select from 10 available call tone settings. Ope ra ti o n Us in g Yo u r R a dio Introduction Auto Squelch/Maximum Range • Your microTALK radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain and conditions. This slightly reduces the Maximum Range at which signals can be heard. You can turn off auto squelch to allow all signals to be received and extend the maximum range of your radio. L i g h t /M a x Ra n g e To briefly turn off auto squelch: – Press the Light/Max Range button for less than five seconds. If you hear two beeps, you have turned the maximum range extender on (see below). 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 Feature The Lock feature locks the Channel, Mode, Hi•Low and Power buttons to prevent accidental operation. To turn the lock feature on or off: L ock /E n t e r B ut t o n – Press and hold the Lock/Enter button for two seconds. A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode, L o ck M o d e the Lock icon will be displayed. • Ope r a t i on Customer Assistance Warranty Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack • Your microTALK radio can be fitted with an external Speaker/Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. This same jack also serves as the connecting point for the wall charger/adapter. Speaker/Microphone/ To attach a speaker/microphone: Charge Jack 1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge tab on top of your microTALK radio. 2. Insert the plug into the speaker/ microphone/charge jack. To connect a wall charger/adapter: 1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge tab on top of your microTALK radio. 2. Insert the wall charger/adapter plug into the speaker/microphone/charge jack. Si g n a l St r e n g t h Signal Strength Meter • Your microTALK radio has a Signal Strength Meter that shows the strength of your incoming and outgoing transmissions. The ascending bars next to the signal strength indicate the strength of the signal. The greater the number of bars visible, the stronger the signal. The fewer number of bars visible, the weaker the signal. microTALK Range • Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions. In flat, open country your radio will M ax i m u m R an g e 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 R ed uc ed Ra ng e 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. R e du c e d R a n g e Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender. See page 6 for details. Ope r a t i on M o de Fu n c t i o n s Scrolling through Mode Functions • By scrolling through the Mode Functions, you will be able to select or turn on/off preferred features of your microTALK radio. When scrolling through the Mode Functions, your radio features will be displayed in the following order: Set CTCSS Privacy Codes M o de B u t t o n Set DCS Privacy Codes Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel Set VOX On/Off Set VOX Sensitivity Level Set Memory Locations Set Channel Scan Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan Set DCS Privacy Code Scan Set Memory Location Scan Set VibrAlert and/or Call Alert Set Call Alert Tone Signal Set Roger Beep On/Off Set Keystroke Tones On/Off Scroll through the mode functions using the Mode button. Each press and release of the Mode button will advance to the next mode function. Press the Talk button at any point to return the radio to Standby mode. 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 104 privacy codes. This provides a total of 142 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. Introduction Customer Assistance Warranty Ope r a t i on Set CTCSS Privacy Codes M o de B u t t o n CTCSS Pr ivacy Code Ch a nn e l Bu t t on s • To select a CTCSS privacy code: 1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display (01 through 38). NOTE 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 CTCSS privacy code. You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance. 3. When your desired CTCSS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press the Lock/Enter 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. 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. Ope r a t i on M o de Fu n c t i o n s Set DCS Privacy Codes M o de B u t t o n D CS Pr iva cy Code C h an n el Bu t t o n s Introduction • To select a DCS privacy code: 1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display (01 through 104). NOTE 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 Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance. 3. When your desired DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press the Lock/Enter 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. 10 Ope r a t i on Customer Assistance Warranty 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: M o de B u t t o n 1. Press the Mode button until the WX (All Hazards Radio) icon, the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel, and signal strength are displayed. Ha za rds R adio I con 2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels. 3. WX (All Hazards Radio) icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on. Choose one of the following: C h an n el Bu t t o n s a. Press the Mode button to proceed to other functions. b. Press the Lock/Enter button to exit All Hazards Radio channels mode and return to Standby mode. *National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Adminstration 11 Ope r a t i on M o de Fu n c t i o n s 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: M o de B u t t o n 1. Press the Mode 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 V OX I c on button to turn VOX on or off. 3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter the selected on or off setting and proceed C h an n e l Bu t t o n s to other functions. b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the selected on or off setting and return to Standby mode. M o de B u t t o n To set VOX sensitivity: 1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed. VOX Sen sit ivity Level The current sensitivity level is displayed with letters “LE” and a Number 01 through 05, with Number 05 being the most sensitive level and Number 01 being the least sensitive level. Introduction Ope r a t i on Customer Assistance Warranty 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. (See page 21 for memory location scan.) M o de B u t t o n To program a memory location: 1. Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location flash on the display. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down M em o r y I co n button to select the memory location (0 through 9). Cha n n el Bu t t o ns L ock /E n t e r B ut t o n If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display. 3. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter a new memory location or edit an already programmed memory location. The channel numbers will flash on the display. 4. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel (1 through 22). 5. Press the Lock/Enter button. The CTCSS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display. C h an n e l Bu t t o n s 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting. 3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter the selected setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode. 12 13 Ope ra ti o n M o de Fu n c t i o n s 6. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a CTCSS privacy code (01 through 38) for the channel. b. Press the Lock/Enter button to switch from CTCSS to DCS. The DCS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display. The Channel Up or Channel Down button can then be used to select a DCS privacy code (01 through 104) for the channel. If “OFF” 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. 7. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location. Radio then proceeds to next memory location, which will blink. b. Press the Mode button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and proceed to other functions on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions. c. Press the Talk button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and exit mode functions. Upon release of the Talk button, the radio will enter Standby mode on the channel/privacy code just entered. 14 Introduction M o de B u t t o n M em o r y I co n Cha n n el Bu t t o ns Ope r a t i on Customer Assistance Warranty To recall a stored memory channel location: 1. Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location number flash on the display. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a memory location (0 through 9). If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display. 3. Press the Talk button to return to Standby mode on the selected memory location. A memory location can be reprogrammed at any time it is displayed. Press the Lock/Enter button to begin. While recalling a stored memory location, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions. 15 Ope r a t i on M o de B u t t o n M em o r y I co n Cha n n el Bu t t o ns L ock /E n t e r B ut t o n Cha n n el 0 16 M o de Fu n c t i o n s To de-program a memory location: 1. Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location flash on the display. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select the memory location (0 through 9). If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display. 3. Press the Lock/Enter button. The channel numbers will flash on the display. 4. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select Channel 0. 5. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and return to the beginning of memory location options. b. Press the Mode button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and proceed to other functions on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions. While de-programming a memory location, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions. Introduction Ope r a t i on Customer Assistance Warranty Channel Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels. M o de B u t t o n To scan channels: 1. Press the Mode button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers flash on the display. Sca n ni ng Cha n n els 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning channels. • The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels. C h an n el Bu t t o n s The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan all channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel for 10 seconds. While setting channel scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel or channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions. 17 Ope ra ti o n M o de Fu n c t i o n s During channel scan (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. If you press the Talk button while scanning, but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the channel on which you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to Standby mode. If you do not press any button within 10 seconds after receiving a scanned transmission, your radio will automatically resume scanning channels. During channel scan (while not receiving a transmission), you can choose from the following: a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel or channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. This will then return the radio to Standby mode. b. Press the Mode button to proceed to set privacy code scan on the channel that was either displayed before you entered mode functions or on which, during channel scanning, you last received a transmission (see page 19 for further details). c. Press the Lock/Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. 18 Introduction Ope r a t i on Customer Assistance Warranty Privacy Code Scan • Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 104) within one channel. Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time. To scan privacy codes: Sele ct Ch a n ne l 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. M o d e Bu t t o n 2. Press the Mode 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. Sc an Pr iv ac y Code s 3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected. The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when privacy code scan is on. Your radio will Cha n n el Bu t t o ns continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy code for 10 seconds. While setting privacy code scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions. 19 Ope r a t i on M o de Fu n c t i o n s During privacy code scan (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 press the Talk button while scanning, but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the channel/privacy code on which you last received a transmission. This will then return the radio to Standby mode. If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes. During privacy code scan (while not receiving a transmission), you can choose from the following: a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel/privacy code on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to Standby mode. b. Press the Mode button to proceed to set memory location scan (see page 21 for further details). c. Press the Lock/Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel/ privacy code on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. 20 Introduction Ope r a t i on Customer Assistance Warranty Memory Location Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan up to 10 programmed Memory Locations. • If there are one or fewer memory locations programmed in your radio, the scan memory locations option will not be available. To program at least two memory locations, see program memory locations on page 13. M o de B u t t o n Sc a n n i n g L o c a t i o n s Cha n n el Bu t t o ns To scan memory locations: 1. Press the Mode button until the Scan icon, Memory icon and the memory location number flash on the display. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning memory locations. The Scan icon and the Memory icon will continue to be displayed when memory location scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan memory locations and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that memory location for 10 seconds. While setting memory location scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions. 21 Ope r a t i on M o de Fu n c t i o n s During memory location scan (while receiving an Incoming transmission), you can choose from the following: a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that memory location. b. Your radio will remain on that memory location and return to Standby mode. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning memory locations. c. After 10 seconds of inactivity, unit starts scan again. If you press the Talk button while scanning, but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the memory location on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations. During memory location scan (while not receiving a transmission), you can choose from the following: a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or memory location on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. b. Press the Mode button to proceed to other functions. c. Press the Lock/Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the memory location on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. To reduce the number of memory locations being scanned, you may de-program any unwanted locations. (See page 16 to de-program a memory location.) 22 Introduction Ope r a t i on Customer Assistance Warranty VibrAlert and Call Alert • Your microTALK radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone, by vibrating silently or both. M o de B u t t o n Vib rA le r t + Rin g To change call settings: 1. Press the Mode button until the Call Setting icon flashes on the display. The current setting (“01” Cha n n el Bu t t o ns vibrate + ring, “02” vibrate Vib rA le r t On ly only or “03” ring only) is displayed. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to R in g On ly 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 the Lock/Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. 23 Ope r a t i on M o de Fu n c t i o n s 10 Call Tone Settings • You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert. To change a call tone setting: M o de B u t t o n 1. Press the Mode button until the letter “C” and the current call tone number (01 through 10) is displayed. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down Call Ton e Se t t in g button to hear the other call tone settings. 3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. Cha n n el Bu t t o ns b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Introduction Ope r a t i on Customer Assistance Warranty Keystroke Tones • With Keystroke Tones turned on, your radio will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting. M o de B u t t o n To change keystroke tones: 1. Press the Mode button until the Keystroke Tones icon flashes on the display. The current on or off setting is displayed. K ey st r ok e Ton e s O n 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn keystroke tones on or off. 3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Cha n n el Bu t t o ns b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Roger Beep Confirmation Tone • Roger Beep is an audible tone that your listener will hear 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: M o de B u t t o n 1. Press the Mode button until the Roger Beep icon flashes on the display. The current on or off setting is displayed. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down Ro g er Be ep O n button to select roger beep on or off. 3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other Cha n n el Bu t t o ns functions. b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. 24 25 Ge n e r a l Spe c i fi c a t io n s a n d FC C L i c e n s e Ope rati on General Specifications • FR S/ GMR S Frequ en cy Allocation an d Com patibility I m po r t a nt: 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 = Cha nnel No. f or 22 Channe l FRS/ GMRS M od els B = Channe l No . f or 15 Cha nnel GM RS M ode ls C = Typ e o f Ra dio Ser vice D = Fre que ncy in M Hz E = Po w er Outp ut 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 11 12 13 10 14 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 Introduction Operation Custome r Assi st anc e Warranty 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-CALL-FCC. Additional information is available on the FCC’s website at www.fcc.gov. 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, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low 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 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 Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices. 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. Normal Position Hold the transmitter approximately two 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. 27 Custome r Assista nc e P r o d u c t Se r v i c e Product Service Questions If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product, or if you need to order replacement parts… 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. 28
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