Set DCS Privacy Codes
To select a DCS privacy code:
1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power
button until the DCS icon appears and the small
numbers ash on the display (01 through 83).
2. Press 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 Talk/Call button to return to Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode.
External Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack
Your microTALK® radio can be tted with an optional
external speaker/microphone (not included), freeing
your hands for other tasks.
To attach an external speaker/microphone or
charger
1. Open the charge tab at the top of the radio.
2. Insert the plug into the jack.
NOTE: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause
hearing loss.
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
18 for memory location scan.)
To program a memory location:
1. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button. Memory icon
and the Memory Location will ash on the display.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to
select the memory location (0 through 9).
3. Press the MEM/ESC button. The channel numbers
will ash on the display.
4. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to
select a channel (1 through 8).
5. Press the MEM/ESC button. The CTCSS icon and
privacy code numbers will ash on the display.
6. 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 numbers 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.
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.
To turn VOX mode on or off:
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon
ashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is
displayed.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to
turn VOX On or Off .
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press Talk or Call button to return to Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to
Standby mode.
To set VOX sensitivity:
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon
ashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to
change the setting.
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press Talk or Call button to return to Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to
Standby mode.
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
To select a CTCSS privacy code:
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.
2. Press 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 Talk or Call button to return to Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to
Standby mode.
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
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 temporarily turn off auto squelch:
Press the Max Range button for at least three seconds.
To turn maximum range extender off:
– Press and hold the Max Range button or change
channels.
Lock Function
The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel Down,
Volume Up, Volume Down, TRI Watch, MEM/ESC, Scan
and Mode/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
To turn the lock on or off:
– Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds.
A beep sound is used to conrm your lock on or off
request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be
displayed.
microTALK® Range
Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
In at, 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.
Listening for a Response
Release the Talk button to receive incoming
transmissions. Your microTALK® radio is always in
Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not
pressed.
To Adjust Volume
Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button.
A double beep sound is used to indicate the minimum
and maximum volume levels (1 through 8).
Call Button
Press and release the Call button. The other person will
hear a three second call tone. This tone is used only to
establish voice communications.
LED/S.O.S. Flashlight
Press and release the LED ashlight button below the
TALK button to use the LED ashlight located at the
bottom of the radio.
To activate S.O.S. function, press and hold the LED
ashlight button to turn on. Press and release to turn off
the ashlight or S.O.S. function.
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.
Can temporaily turn off auto squelch for having maximum range extension
allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your
radio.
Battery Low
When battery power is low, the nal bar in the 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.
Auto Battery Save
If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the
radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode
and the Power Saver icon will ash in the display. This
will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming
transmissions.
Communicating with Another Person
1. Press and hold the Talk button.
2. With the microphone about 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.
You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the
Talk button.
To Select a Channel
With the radio on, select any of the 8 channels by
pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.
Quick Start
1. Press and Mode/Power
on your radio.
2. Press the Channel or Channel button
to select
3. Press and Talk
into the
4. When nished Talk button
and listen
Installing Batteries
To install or replace batteries:
1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.
2. Lossen the two top and bottom screws on the back of the
radio to remove the battery compartment cover. HINT : the
screws should be loose enough (and sticking up) that you
could use them to help pull off the battery door if needed.
3. Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable batteries or
non-rechargeable alkaline batteries. Position batteries according
to polarity markings.
4. Replace battery compartment cover, screw down the screws
and re-attach the belt clip.
5. Tighten the screws using the tip of the belt clip to secure the
battery door to the radio. Do not overtighten. Only use the tip of
the belt clip to tighten the screws.
• 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.
Caution - Risk of re or explosion if battery is replaced by an
incorrrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
To charge batteries in radio:
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 source.
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.
It normally takes about 15 hours to fully charge batteries.
Maximum/Minimum Operating Range: -20°C to +45°C.
Maximum SAR values: 0.488W/kg for FM 12.5KHz (Body-Worn).
Frequency Band: 446MHz.
Average and maximum radio-frequency power: 350mW.
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3. Mode/Power Button
4. Call Button
5. Channel Up/Down Buttons
6. Backlit LCD Display
7. Speaker/Microphone
8. Volume Up/Down Buttons
9. LED Light Button
10. Talk Button
11. Memory/Escape Button
12. Tri-Watch Button
13. Scan Button
14. Max Range Button
15. Wrist Strap Connection
16. Belt Clip
17. Battery Compartment
18. Battery Door Screws (2)
19. Rubberized Grips
20. LED Flashlight
21. Lock Button
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Features
• 8 Channels*
• 121 Privacy Codes
(38 CTCSS codes/
83 DCS codes)
• Hands-Free Operation
(VOX)
• VibrAlert®
• Tri-Watch
• Scan
Channels, privacy codes
• Backlit LCD Display
• LED Flashlight
• Call Alert
Ten selectable tones
• Button Lock
• Speaker/ Microphone/
Charge Jack
• Roger Beep
Selectable On/Off
• Battery/Power Saver
• Keystroke Tones
• Battery Level Indicator
• Low Battery
Audible Alert
• Auto Squelch
• Maximum Range
Extender
• Belt Clip
1. Battery Level Indicator
2. Roger Beep Icon
3. VOX Icon
4. VibrAlert® / Call Alert Icon
5. Lock Icon
6. Key Tone Icon
7. DCS/CTCSS Icons
8. Scan/Memory Icon
9. Memory Channel Number
10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers
11. Power Saver Icon
12. Channel Numbers
13. Receive/Transmit Icon
14. Signal Strength Meter
15. BURP Icon
16. Tri-Watch Icon
Maximum range
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ideal conditions.
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Product Information
This MicroTALK® radio has been manufactured to
meet all required standards for radio equipment
using PMR 446 frequencies as authorized. The use
of this two-way radio product involves the public
airways and its use may be subject to local laws or
requlations. Contact your radio licensing authority
for more information.
Caring for Your Radio
Your MicroTALK® radio will give you years of
trouble-free service if cared for properly. Here are a
few suggestions:
• Handle the radio gently.
• Keep it away from dust.
• Never put the radio in water or in a damp place.
• Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.
This radio floats with included NiMH battery.
It may not float with some other AA batteries.
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.
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.
Turning on Your microTALK® Radio
Press and hold the Mode/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 Mode/Power
buttons are pressed.
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chnn el/privacy co deto communic ate .
CTCSS
Channel Number
Two Inches (5 cm )
from M outh
Talk Button
Both radios must be tuned to the same
channel/privacy code to communicate.
Both radios
same channel
Both radios
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To s ucc ess fully c ommuniate using a riva cye, bot h t
sending a nd receiving ra dios must be tuned to thame channel and
to the CS )nd priac y cod
number. E ach ch ann ell remem ber the l ast p rivacy code system
and n umber you select.
The privacy codeis not a priva ce, but allo ws all signal s
to be heard on a chan nel that is set to 00 on bot h the CT CS
and DCS systems .
If DCS is turned on at the channel selected,
the display will ash the CTCSS icon and
“OFF.” To switch from 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.
DCS Privacy If CTCSS on
the display
To switch
Channel Up Channel Down button
display is
show the
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Vox
VOX Icon
VOX SensitLeve l
The current VOX senty level is dsplaye d
withetter s “Lnd a Ner 1rough 5
with Ner 5ing thmo stsens it ive level
aner 1 being teast sen siti ve level.
If a location has been programmed before,
its associated channel/privacy code will be
shown on the display.
CTCSS Mem
Memory Location
CTCSS Mem
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Radio C harger J ack
Insert Batteries
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Radio Charger Jack
Listening
Volume Level
See page
call tone
Battery Low
Vox
Battery Save
The ra dio willdi splay ashing battery ic on
while charging.
