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Features
Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.
Important FCC Licensing Information
This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license.
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.
To install or replace battery pack:
Estimated operation time on full charge: 10 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.
For charging microTALK radio(s) in desktop charger:
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 off while being charged.
Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.
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 or Power buttons are pressed.
When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon will blink. Your batteries should be recharged.
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.
You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button.
Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.
With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or 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 General Specifications for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.
Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK radio is always in Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed.
To 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.
When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions, you can switch from High 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.
To toggle between high and low power:
Press and release the Hi•Lo button.
When using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 on high power, the Hi icon will be visible on the display.
When using those channels on low power and on Channels 8 through 14, the Low icon will be visible on the display.
Press and release the Light/Max Range button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.
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:
If you hear two beeps, you have turned the maximum range extender on (see below).
To turn maximum range extender on:
To turn maximum range extender off:
The Lock feature locks the Channel, Mode, Hi•Lo and Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
To turn the lock feature on or off:
A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.
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:
To connect a wall charger/adapter:
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
To select a CTCSS privacy code:
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.
To select a DCS privacy code:
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.
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:
To set VOX sensitivity:
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.
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:
If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display.
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.
To recall a stored memory channel location:
If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display.
A memory location can be reprogrammed at any time it is displayed and flashing. 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.
To de-program a memory location:
If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display.
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.
Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels.
To scan channels:
The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels.
The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan all channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel for 10 seconds.
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.
During channel scan (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:
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:
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:
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.
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 privacy code scan (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:
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:
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.
To scan 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.
During memory location scan (while receiving an Incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:
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:
To reduce the number of memory locations being scanned, you may de-program any unwanted locations.
Your microTALK radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone, by vibrating silently or both.
To change call settings:
You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert.
To change a call tone setting:
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:
With Keystroke Tones turned on, your radio will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting.
To change keystroke tones:
FRS/GMRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility
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
A | B | C | D | E |
1 | 1 | FRS/GMRS | 462.5625 | High, Med, or Low |
2 | 2 | FRS/GMRS | 462.5875 | High, Med, or Low |
3 | 3 | FRS/GMRS | 462.6125 | High, Med, or Low |
4 | 4 | FRS/GMRS | 462.6375 | High, Med, or Low |
5 | 5 | FRS/GMRS | 462.6625 | High, Med, or Low |
6 | 6 | FRS/GMRS | 462.6875 | High, Med, or Low |
7 | 7 | 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 | |
15 | 11 | GMRS | 462.5500 | High, Med, or Low |
16 | 8 | GMRS | 462.5750 | High, Med, or Low |
17 | 12 | GMRS | 462.6000 | High, Med, or Low |
18 | 9 | GMRS | 462.6250 | High, Med, or Low |
19 | 13 | GMRS | 462.6500 | High, Med, or Low |
20 | 10 | GMRS | 462.6750 | High, Med, or Low |
21 | 14 | GMRS | 462.7000 | High, Med, or Low |
22 | 15 | GMRS | 462.7250 | High, Med, or Low |
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