Cobra TWO-WAY RADIO Owner's Manual

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 or optional wrist strap.

The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse, or backpack.

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 from Altis itself or through its authorized reseller or agent and utilized in the U.S.A., please call our consumer support line at (866) 721-3805, or email us at [email protected]. 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 contact your local dealer.

For further information needed on its features, please visit www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for frequently asked questions and the electronic manual.

Product Features

Antenna
External Speaker/ Microphone/ USB Charge Jack
Mode/Power Button
Call/Lock Button
Channel Up/Down Buttons
Backlit LCD Display
Speaker/Microphone
Volume Up/Down Buttons
LED Light Button
Talk Button
Memory/Escape Button
Tri-Watch Button
Scan Button
Hi/Med/Low Button
Wrist Strap Connection
Belt Clip
Battery Compartment
Battery Door Screws (2)
Rubberized Grips
LED Flashlight
Weather Button

Backlit LCD Display

Caring for Your microTALK® Radio
Your microTALK® radio will give you years of trouble-free service if cared for properly. Handle the radio gently. Keep the radio away from dust. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.

Installing Batteries

To install or replace batteries:

This radio oats with included NiMH batteries. It may not oat with some other AA batteries.

Operation

Using Your Radio

For charging microTALK radio(s) in desktop charger:

Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.
Insert the micro-USB cable into jack on back of charger.
Note: Charger should be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.
Plug the charging cable into a power source. 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 until the charging is complete.

Quick Start

Press and hold the Mode/Power button to turn on your radio.
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.
Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone.
When finished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a response.

Turning on Your microTALK® Radio

Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
Your microTALK® radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached your Maximum Range limit.

You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on maximum range extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.

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:

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.

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, press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions, or press Talk button to return to Standby mode.

Set DCS Privacy Codes

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, press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions, or press the Talk button to return to Standby mode.

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 t the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

Ten Call Tone Settings
You can choose between ten different Call Tone Settings to transmit a call alert.

VibrAlert® and Call Alert
Your MicroTALK® radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone or an audible tone with VibrAlert®.

Roger Beep Conrmation Tone
Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button. This alerts the other party that you are nished talking and it is OK for them to speak.

Key Tone On/Off
When Key Tone is On, an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed.

Set High/Medium/Low (H-M-L) Power Button
Your radio can transmit selectively at 0.5, 1, or 2 watts of power. Use the low power setting for short-range communications and use the high power setting for long-range communications.

10 Memory Location
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.

8. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a CTCSS privacy code (00 through 38) for the channel.
b. Press the MEM/ESC button to switch from CTCSS to DCS. The DCS icon and privacy code will ash on the display. The Channel Up or Channel Down button can then be used to select a DCS privacy code (00 through 83) for the channel.

If “oF” ashes in place of the privacy code numbers, a privacy code is already set in the opposite (CTCSS or DCS) system. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to cancel the opposite code and select a privacy code from the active system for the selected channel.

9. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the MEM/ESC button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location. Radio then proceeds to next memory location, which will blink.
b. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button to save the current state of the Set Memory Function and press the MEM/ESC button again return to Standby mode.

Tri-Watch Set-up
Your microTALK® radio can be set up to scan three of your favorite channels for activity.

4. Press Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning the Tri-Watch channels or to change the scan direction.
5. To EXIT the Tri-Watch scan, press the TRI-WATCH button again, and the radio will return to GMRS Standby mode.

BURP
BURP features allows the user to expel water from inside the speaker grille. This is useful if the radio is dropped in the water which may become trapped in the speaker grille and mufe the audio.

Channel Scan
Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan channels.

During scanning (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.
c. Press and hold the Scan button to return to Standby.

Privacy Code Scan
Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83) within one channel. Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time.

NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels
You can use your microTALK® radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area.

Weather (WX) Alert Mode
Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically receive NOAA weather signals and warnings from designated weather broadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA.

This feature is set to OFF by default.

Make sure the strongest Weather channel is selected for your area using the NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels selection in the previous menu.

General Specifications

General Specifications
Frequency Allocation and Compatibility
A = Channel No. for 22 Channel Models
B = Frequency in MHz
C = Power Output

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Safety Information for microTALK Radios
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the talk button is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices

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, modications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.

Normal Position
Hold the transmitter approximately 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.
FCC Part 15.21 Warning Statement-
NOTE: THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

IC RSS-GEN
This device complies with ISEDC license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Under ISEDC regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by ISEDC. To reduce potential radio
interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

The applicant is responsible for providing proper instructions to the user of the radio device, and any usage restrictions, including limits of exposure durations. The user manual shall provide installation and operation instructions, as well as any special usage conditions, to ensure compliance with SAR and/or RF eld strength limits. For instance, compliance distance shall be clearly stated in the user manual.

Radiation Exposure Statement:
Any Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Remote controller, SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC/ISEDC with the device transmitting at its highest certied power level in all tested frequency bands, although the SAR is determined at the highest certied power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

Before a new model device is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certied to the
FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC/ISEDC, Tests for each device are performed in positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC/ISEDC.

For body worn operation, this model device has been tested and meets the FCC/ISEDC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that Contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 10 mm from the body. Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of RF exposure guidelines.

MODEL CXT1095 FLT CW:
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.

Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgment

Limited One-Year Warranty
Altis Global Limited warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that this product and the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of rst consumer purchase. During this period, Altis will, repair or replace, at its sole option and discretion, this product or any defective parts. Altis’ liability hereunder shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective part or parts, and such correction shall constitute a fulllment of all of Altis’ warranties hereunder.

This limited warranty is only valid for the original consumer purchaser in limited jurisdictions
and is not transferrable. This limited warranty will automatically terminate prior to expiration if this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party. The product must be purchased from Altis or an authorized dealer or the warranty is void. This limited warranty is valid only for products purchased and utilized in specic jurisdictions. Please visit our website at www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for a list of jurisdictions wherein this limited warranty is valid.

This limited warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God,
accident, commercial use or modication of, or to any part of this product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation; ordinary wear and tear; or attempted alterations or repairs by anyone other than Altis or someone authorized by Altis to do warranty work. Any unauthorized alterations or repairs will void this warranty. This limited warranty does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number or date stamp has been altered, defaced or removed from this product. This limited warranty does not cover product purchased or utilized in a jurisdiction not covered.

The procedure for obtaining service and support, and the applicability of this warranty, will vary depending on the country or jurisdiction in which you purchase and utilize the product. For details on obtaining product service, support and other warranty information please visit
www.cobrawalkietalkie.com.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, ALTIS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALTIS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS EXPRESSED WARRANTY.

LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. ALTIS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND/OR COSTS OF LITIGATION, FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. ALTIS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT OR BY THE PRODUCT TO PERFORM, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ALTIS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD PARTY. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT, OR A CLAIM MADE, UNDER THIS
WARRANTY OR AS A TORT CLAIM (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY), A CONTRACT CLAIM, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM. THIS LIMITATION CANNOT BE WAIVED OR AMENDED BY ANY PERSON. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF ALTIS OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ALTIS HAS BEEN ADVISED BY YOU OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.

Provided that the product was purchased from Altis itself or through its authorized reseller or
agent and utilized in the U.S.A., Altis will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective products, products or component parts upon delivery to the authorized Altis Global
Limited Authorized Service Center, accompanied by proof of the date of first customer 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, to an address in the U.S.A, will be at Altis’ expense, if the product is under warranty.

For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your authorized local reseller or agent for warranty information

Trademark Acknowledgment
Manufactured, distributed, or sold by Altis Global Limited, ofcial licensee for this product. Cobra®, microTalk®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, and the snake design are registered
trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. All other product or service names are the
property of their respective owners.

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