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TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

CXR825

Printed in China

Part No. 480-577-P

Version A

Introduction

Staying in touch with your family and friends is

convenient and easy when using your microTALK

radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include:

Communicating with others while hiking, biking and working; keeping

track of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with

travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging

meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall.

Secure your microTALK

radio while on the go.

Carrying your microTALK radio with

you is easy when using the belt clip.
The belt clip easily attaches to your

belt, purse or backpack.

For Assistance in the U.S.A.

In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you

need to operate your microTALK radio. If you require further assistance

after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers

the following customer assistance services:

Automated Help Desk

English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators

English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time,

Monday through Friday (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).

Questions

English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).

Technical Assistance

English only. www.cobra.com (online: Frequently Asked Questions).

English and Spanish. productinfo

cobra.com (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

Customer Assistance

Belt Clip

Product Features

Introduction

Introduction

Backlit LCD Display

Important FCC Licensing Information

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.

Maximum range may vary and is based on
unobstructed line-of-sight communication under
ideal conditions.

Features

•

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

Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s) & Charger

•

For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

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.

Warranty and Trademark

Acknowledgement

Warranty

1. Antenna

2. External Speaker/

Microphone/Charge Jack

3. Backlit LCD Display

4. Mode Button

5. Channel Up/Down Buttons

6. Hi-Low Power Button

7. Speaker/Microphone

8. On/Off Power Button

9. Lock/Enter Button

10. Volume Up/Down Buttons

11. Light/Max Range Button

12. Talk Button

13. Call Button

14. Wrist Strap Connector

15. Belt Clip

16. Battery Compartment

17. Battery Door Latch

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

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

2 3

Operation

Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

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.

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.

Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the

battery compartment cover.

Insert lithium ion battery pack. Position battery

pack as shown in radio.

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.

Pull Up Latch

Remove Belt Clip

Insert Battery Pack

Turning on Your microTALK Radio

•

Press and hold the

Power

button until you

hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio

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

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 •

Press and hold the

Talk

button.

With the microphone about 2 inches

(5 cm) from your mouth, speak in a

normal voice.

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.

Introduction

Using Your Radio

Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Operation

On/Off Power

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

Talk Button

2 Inches (5 cm)
from Mouth

For charging microTALK radio(s) in desktop
charger:
1.

Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.

Insert round connector of 120-volt adapter into

jack on back of charger.

Plug 120-volt adapter into electrical outlet.

If charging light is not

, check position of radio. Radio should be

upright. The charge indicator light will stay

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

off

while being charged.

Insert Radio(s)

Quick Start

Press and hold the

Power

button

to turn

your radio.

Press the

Channel Up

Channel Down

button to select a channel.

Both radios must be tuned to the

same channel/privacy code to

communicate.

Press and hold the

Talk

button while

speaking into the microphone.

When finished talking, release the

Talk

button and listen for a response.

Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Operation

Using Your Radio

Channels

•

With the radio

, select any of the

22 channels by pressing the

Channel Up

Channel Down

button.

Both radios must be tuned to the

same channel to communicate.

Channels 1 through 7 are shared by FRS and GMRS.

Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15

through 22 are GMRS only.

See page 26 for FRS/GMRS frequency

allocations and compatibility charts.

Listening for a Response

•

Release the

Talk

button to receive incoming

transmissions. Your microTALK radio is always in

Standby

mode while the

Talk

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.

See page 24 on how to select from

10 available call tone settings.

Operation

Selectable High•Medium•Low
Power Output

•

When in close proximity to another party or during

favorable conditions, you can switch from

High

Medium

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.

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

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.

Channel Buttons

Channel Number

Listening

Call Button

Hi-Low Button

Hi Power Icon

Low Power Icon

Light/Max Range

Medium Power
Icon

Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Operation

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.

To attach a speaker/microphone:
1.

Open the speaker/microphone/charge

tab on top of your microTALK radio.

Insert the plug into the speaker/

microphone/charge jack.

To connect a wall charger/adapter:

Open the speaker/microphone/charge

tab on top of your microTALK radio.

Insert the wall charger/adapter plug

into the speaker/microphone/charge jack.

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 operate at

maximum range.
Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can

reduce the range of the radio.
Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce

the range of the radio.
On FRS channels 8 through 14, your radio

automatically switches to low power, which

will limit the range the radio can communicate.

Remember, you can achieve maximum

range by using maximum range extender.

See page 6 for details.

Using Your Radio

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.

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

(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

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:
–

Press and hold the

Lock/Enter

button for

two seconds.

A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock

off

request. When in

Lock

mode, the

Lock

icon will be displayed.

Operation

Light/Max Range

Lock/Enter Button

Lock Mode

Speaker/Microphone/
Charge Jack

Signal Strength

Maximum Range

Reduced Range

Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Operation

Mode Functions

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

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.

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.

Operation

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

•

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

at the channel selected,

the display will flash the

CTCSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from

DCS to CTCSS, press the

Channel Up

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.

Press using the

Channel Up

Channel

Down

button to select a CTCSS privacy

code. You can hold the

Channel Up

Channel

Down

button for fast advance.

When your desired CTCSS privacy code is

displayed, choose one of the following:

Press the

Mode

button to enter the new

setting and proceed to other functions.

Press the

Lock/Enter

button to enter the new

setting and return to

Standby

mode.

Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds

to enter the new setting and return to

Standby

mode.

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

CTCSS Privacy Code

Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Operation

Mode Functions

Operation

Set DCS Privacy Codes

•

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

at the channel

selected, the display will flash the

DCS icon and “OFF.” To switch from

CTCSS to DCS, press the

Channel Up

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.

Press using the

Channel Up

Channel Down

button to select a DCS privacy code. You can hold

the

Channel Up

Channel Down

button for fast

advance.

When your desired DCS privacy code is displayed,

choose one of the following:

Press the

Mode

button to enter the new

setting and proceed to other functions.

Press the

Lock/Enter

button to enter the new

setting and return to

Standby

mode.

Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds

to enter the new setting and return to

Standby

mode.

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

Mode

button until the

(All Hazards

Radio) icon, the currently selected All Hazards

Radio channel, and signal strength are displayed.

Use the

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

. Choose

one of the following:

Press the

Mode

button to proceed

to other functions.

Press the

Lock/Enter

button to exit

All

Hazards Radio

channels mode and return to

Standby

mode.

*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Adminstration

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

DCS Privacy Code

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Hazards Radio Icon

Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Operation

Mode Functions

Operation

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.)

To program a memory location:
1.

Press the

Mode

button until the

Memory

icon and the memory location

flash on the display.

Press the

Channel Up

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.

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.

Press the

Channel Up

Channel Down

button

to select a channel (1 through 22).

Press the

Lock/Enter

button.

The CTCSS icon and privacy code

numbers will flash on the display.

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

•

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

button until the

VOX

icon flashes

on the display. The current

off

setting is displayed.

Press the

Channel Up

Channel Down

button

to turn VOX

off

Choose one of the following:

Press the

Mode

button to enter the selected

off

setting and proceed

to other functions.

Press the

Lock/Enter

button to enter

the selected

off

setting and return

Standby

mode.

To set VOX sensitivity:
1.

Press the

Mode

button until the

VOX

icon flashes

and the current sensitivity level

is displayed.

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.

Press the

Channel Up

Channel Down

button

to change the setting.

Choose one of the following:

Press the

Mode

button to enter

the selected setting and proceed to

other functions.

Press the

Lock/Enter

button to

enter the selected setting and return

Standby

mode.

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

VOX Icon

VOX Sensitivity Level

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Memory Icon

Lock/Enter Button

Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Operation

Mode Functions

Operation

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.

Press the

Channel Up

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.

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.

Choose one of the following:

Press the

Channel Up

Channel Down

button to select a CTCSS privacy code

(01 through 38) for the channel.

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

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

Channel Down

button to cancel

the opposite code and select a privacy

code from the active system for the

selected channel.

Choose one of the following:

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.

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.

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.

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Memory Icon

Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Operation

Mode Functions

Operation

Channel Scan

•

Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels.

To scan channels:
1.

Press the

Mode

button until the

Scan

icon and the channel numbers

flash on the display.

Press the

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

. 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.

To de-program a memory location:
1.

Press the

Mode

button until the

Memory

icon and the memory location

flash on the display.

Press the

Channel Up

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.

Press the

Lock/Enter

button. The channel

numbers will flash on the display.

Press the

Channel Up

Channel Down

button

to select Channel 0.

Choose one of the following:

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.

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.

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Memory Icon

Lock/Enter Button

Channel 0

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Scanning Channels

Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Operation

Mode Functions

Operation

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:
1.

While in

Standby

mode, press the

Channel

Down

button

to choose the channel on which you

wish to scan privacy codes.

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.

Press the

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

. 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.
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.

During channel scan (while receiving an incoming transmission),

you can choose from the following:

Press and hold the

Talk

button to communicate on

that channel. Your radio will remain on that channel

and return to

Standby

mode.

Press the

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:

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.

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).

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.

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Select Channel

Scan Privacy Codes

Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Operation

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.

To scan memory locations:
1.

Press the

Mode

button until the

Scan

icon,

Memory

icon and the memory location number

flash on the display.

Press the

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

. 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.

Mode Functions

During privacy code scan (while receiving an incoming

transmission), you can choose from the following:

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.

Press the

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:

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.

Press the

Mode

button to proceed to set memory location scan

(see page 21 for further details).

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.

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Scanning Locations

Mode Functions

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” vibrate

only or “03” ring only)

is displayed.

Press the

Channel

Down

button to

change the call setting.

Choose one of the following:

Press the

Mode

button

to enter the new setting

and proceed to other functions.

Press the

Lock/Enter

button to enter the new

setting and return to

Standby

mode.

Operation

Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Operation

During memory location scan (while receiving an Incoming

transmission), you can choose from the following:

Press and hold the

Talk

button to communicate on that memory

location.

Your radio will remain on that memory location and return to

Standby

mode. Press the

Channel

Down

button to

resume scanning memory locations.

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:

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.

Press the

Mode

button to proceed to other functions.

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.)

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

VibrAlert + Ring

VibrAlert Only

Ring Only

Keystroke Tones

•

With

Keystroke Tones

turned

, your radio will sound

beeps each time you press a button or change a setting.

To change keystroke tones:
1.

Press the

Mode

button until the

Keystroke

Tones

icon flashes on the display. The

current

off

setting is displayed.

Press the

Channel

Down

button to turn keystroke tones

off

Choose one of the following:

Press the

Mode

button to enter the new

setting and return to

Standby

mode.

Press the

Lock/Enter

button to enter the new

setting and return to

Standby

mode.

Mode Functions

Operation

Customer Assistance Warranty

Introduction

Operation

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:
1.

Press the

Mode

button until the

letter “C” and the current call tone number

(01 through 10) is displayed.

Press the

Channel

Down

button

to hear the other call tone settings.

Choose one of the following:

Press the

Mode

button to enter the new

setting and proceed to other functions.

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:
1.

Press the

Mode

button until the

Roger Beep

icon flashes on the display.

The current

off

setting is displayed.

Press the

Channel

Down

button

to select roger beep

off

Choose one of the following:

Press the

Mode

button to enter

the new setting and proceed to other

functions.

Press the

Lock/Enter

button to enter the new

setting and return to

Standby

mode.

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Call Tone Setting

Roger Beep On

Mode Button

Channel Buttons

Keystroke Tones On

Operation

Warranty

Introduction

Customer Assistance

General Specifications

and FCC License

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.
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.

Operation

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 = Channel 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

FRS/GMRS

462.5625

High, Med, or Low

FRS/GMRS

462.5875

High, Med, or Low

FRS/GMRS

462.6125

High, Med, or Low

FRS/GMRS

462.6375

High, Med, or Low

FRS/GMRS

462.6625

High, Med, or Low

FRS/GMRS

462.6875

High, Med, or Low

FRS/GMRS

462.7125

High, Med, or Low

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

GMRS

462.5500

High, Med, or Low

GMRS

462.5750

High, Med, or Low

GMRS

462.6000

High, Med, or Low

GMRS

462.6250

High, Med, or Low

GMRS

462.6500

High, Med, or Low

GMRS

462.6750

High, Med, or Low

GMRS

462.7000

High, Med, or Low

GMRS

462.7250

High, Med, or Low

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.

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