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Introduction
Making Life Easier and Safer
Staying in touch with your family and friends is
Owner's Manual
convenient and easy when using your microTALK
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.
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Customer Assistance
Product Service & Support
For any questions about operating this new Cobra branded product,
PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST...do not return this product to the retail store.
The contact information for support will vary depending on the country in
which you purchased and utilize the product.
To obtain warranty service or other information for products purchased
and utilized in the U.S.A., please call our consumer support line at
(866) 721-3805, or email us at support@altistec.com. You will receive
instructions on how to ship the products at your expense to an Altis Global
Limited Authorized Service Center. To obtain service, you must include:
(a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of
purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; and, most importantly;
(c) your address and telephone number.
For warranty and customer service information outside the US, please
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
ACXT545
contact your local dealer.
For further information needed on its features,
Printed in China
please visit www.cobrawalkietalkie.com
Part No. KEM-ML38402
English
for frequently asked questions and the
electronic manual.
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
Battery Low
Listening for a Response
When battery power is low, the nal bar in the
Battery Low
Listening
Battery Low icon will blink and an audible tone will
sound twice before the radio shuts off. Your batteries
should be replaced or recharged, if using
rechargeable batteries.
To Adjust Volume
The radio will display ashing battery icon
while charging if the radio is on.
Volume Button
Auto Battery Save
If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the
Battery Save Mode
radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode
Volume Level
and the Power Saver icon will ash in the display.
This will not affect the radio's ability to receive
incoming transmissions.
Call Button
Communicating with Another Person
Call Button
1. Press and hold the Talk button.
Talk Button
2. With the microphone about two inches (5 cm) from
your mouth, speak in a normal voice.
3. Release the Talk button when you are
nished talking and listen for a response.
Two Inches (5 cm)
You cannot receive incoming calls while
from Mouth
pressing the Talk button.
LED/S.O.S. Flashlight
Both radios must be tuned to the
LED/S.O.S. Flashlight
same channel to communicate.
To Select a Channel
With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by
LED ashlight button to turn on. Press and release to turn off the
Channel Button
pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.
ashlight or S.O.S. function.
Both radios must be tuned to the
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
same channel to communicate.
radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions
Your microTALK
®
Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS/ GMRS.
and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you've reached
Channel Number
Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15
your Maximum Range limit.
through 22 are GMRS only.
You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on maximum range
See page 18 for FRS/GMRS frequency
extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the
allocations and compatibility charts.
maximum range of your radio.
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Introduction
Product Features
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radio.
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Secure your microTALK
®
radio while on
the go.
Carrying your microTALK
®
radio with you is easy
when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.
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The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse, or
backpack.
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1. Antenna
10. Talk Button
2. External Speaker/
11. Memory/Escape Button
Microphone/ USB Charge Jack
12. Max Range Hi/Lo Button
3. Mode/Power Button
13. Scan Button
4. Call/Lock Button
14. Wrist Strap Connection
5. Channel Up/Down Buttons
15. Belt Clip
6. Backlit LCD Display
16. Battery Compartment
7. Speaker/Microphone
17. Battery Door Latch
8. Volume Up/Down Buttons
18. Rubberized Grips
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9. LED Light Button
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19. LED Flashlight
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20. Weather Button
To temporarily turn off auto squelch:
Light/Max Range
Press the Max Range Hi/Lo button for
Release the Talk button to receive incoming
less than ve seconds.
transmissions. Your microTALK
radio is always
®
in Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons
To turn maximum range extender on:
are not pressed.
– Press and hold the Max Range Hi/Lo button
for at least ve seconds until you hear
two beeps which indicates the maximum
Press the Volume Up or Volume
range extender is on.
Down button.
To turn maximum range extender off:
A double beep sound is used to indicate
the minimum and maximum volume levels
– Press and release the Max Range Hi/Lo
(1 through 8).
button or change channels.
Lock Function
The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel
Lock Button
Down, Volume Up, Volume Down and Mode/Power
buttons to prevent accidental operation.
Press and release the Call button.
To turn the lock on or off:
– Press and hold the Lock/Lock button for
The other person will hear a three second call
Lock Icon
tone. This tone is used only to establish voice
two seconds.
communications.
A double beep sound is used to con rm your lock on
or off request. When in Lock mode,
See page 12 on how to select between
ten call tone settings.
the Lock icon will be displayed.
microTALK
®
Range
Press and release the LED ashlight button
Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
below the TALK button to use the LED ashlight
In at, open country your radio will
located at the bottom of the radio.
operate at maximum range.
To activate S.O.S. function, press and hold the
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 4 for details.
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Backlit LCD Display
Features
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• 22 Channels
Seven shared
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with FRS/GMRS,
seven FRS only,
eight GMRS only.
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• 10 Channel
Weather Radio
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• Weather Alert
• 121 Privacy Codes
(38 CTCSS codes/
83 DCS codes)
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• Hands-Free Operation
(VOX)
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• VibrAlert
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Silent Paging
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• Scan
1. Battery Level Indicator
Channels,
2. Roger Beep Icon
privacy codes
3. VOX Icon
• Backlit LCD Display
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4. Weather Icon
5. Lock Icon
• LED Flashlight
6. Hi/Low Power Icon
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• Call Alert
7. DCS/CTCSS Icons
Ten selectable
8. Scan/Memory Icon
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tones
9. Weather Alert Icon
10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers
• Button Lock
11. Power Saver Icon
• Speaker/
12. Channel Numbers
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Microphone/
13. Receive/Transmit Icon
Charge Jack
14. Memory Channel Number
• Roger Beep
15. VibrAlert
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/ Call Alert Icon
Selectable On/Off
16. Key Tone Icon
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• Battery/Power Saver
• Keystroke Tones
Important FCC Licensing Information
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• Battery Level
This radio operates on General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a
Indicator
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
• Low Battery
license. See page 19 for licensing and other
Audible Alert
related information.
• Auto Squelch
• Maximum
Range Extender
Maximum range may vary and is based on
• Belt Clip
unobstructed line-of-sight communication
under ideal conditions.
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Operation
Mode Functions
Scrolling Through the Mode Function
By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to
select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK
®
radio. When
scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features
will be displayed in the same predetermined order:
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
Mode/Power
Set DCS Privacy Codes
Set Vox On/Off
Set Vox Sensitivity
Set Call Tones 1-10
Set VibrAlert On/Off
Set Roger Beep On/Off
Set Key Tones On/Off
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 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121 Privacy
Codes. Either system can be used on all channels, but both systems
cannot be used on the same channel at the same time.
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.
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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
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dust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to
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extreme temperatures.
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Installing Batteries
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To install or replace batteries:
Remove Belt Clip
1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip
latch and sliding clip up.
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2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the
battery compartment cover.
Pull Up Lock Latch
3. Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable
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batteries or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.
Position batteries according to polarity markings.
4. Replace battery compartment cover and
Insert Batteries
belt clip.
• Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.
To charge batteries in radio:
Radio Charger Jack
1. Check to see that the batteries have been
inserted properly.
2. Insert the cable into the charge jack located at
the top of the radio.
3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.
Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging
your Cobra microTALK
®
radio.
Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.
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Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
To select a CTCSS privacy code:
Mode/Power
1. After selecting a channel, press
the Mode/Power button until the CTCSS icon
appears and the small numbers next to the
channel number ash on the display.
Privacy Code
If DCS is turned on at the channel
selected, the display will ash the
CTCSS icon and "OFF." To switch from
Channel Button
DCS to CTCSS, press the Channel Up
or Channel Down button while the display
is ashing "OFF." The display will then
show the small numbers ashing and you
will then be able to proceed to step 2.
2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select a privacy code. You can hold the
Up or Down button for fast advance.
3. When your desired CTCSS privacy code is
displayed, choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
new setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button to return to
Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds
to return to Standby mode.
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Operation
Using Your Radio
For charging microTALK radio(s) in desktop charger:
1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.
2. Insert the micro-USB cable into jack on back of charger.
3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.
For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be
installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
If charging light is not on, check position of radio. Radio should be
upright. The charge indicator light will stay on as long as the radio is in
the charging well, and the light will go off when the charging is complete.
Note: To charge a single radio, you can bypass the desktop charger and
simply insert the micro-USB's connector directly into the charge jack
located on the top of the radio.
The radio will display ashing battery icon while charging.
Cobra recommends your radio be turned off while being charged.
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.
Quick Start
1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button to turn on your radio.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select
a channel.
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 nished talking, release the Talk
button and listen for a response.
Turning on Your microTALK
®
Radio
Press and hold the Mode/Power button until you hear
Mode/Power
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
Mode/Power buttons are pressed.
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Set DCS Privacy Codes
To select a DCS privacy code:
Mode/Power
1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power
button until the DCS icon appears and the small
numbers ash on the display (00 through 83).
DCS Privacy Code
If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected,
the display will ash the DCS icon and "OFF."
To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the
Channel Up or Channel Down button while
the display is ashing "OFF." The display will
Channel Button
then show the small numbers ashing and
you will then be able to proceed to step 2.
2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a DCS
privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.
3. When DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and
proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button to return to Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new settings
and to return to Standby mode.
Mode Functions (continued on back side)
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