CXT420C - Two-way radio COBRA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CXT420C COBRA

CxT420C ENG_MANL.qxd:PR4800-2 WX 1/7/09 2:05 PM Page F1 CC o b 1 a Staying in touch with your family and friends is ee . convenient and easy when using your microTALK® MIcFrOTALK 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 micro TALK 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 bel, purse or backpack. Owner's Manual À à

à É op" Q CustomePAgftance For Assistance in Canada or 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. 24 hours à day, 7 days a week [phone] (phone). Customer Assistance Operators 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday {except holidays) [phone], ext. 2-264 (phone). Questions Faxes can be received at [phone] (fax). Technical Assistance English and French. www.cobra.ca (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). English and Spanish. productinfoæcobra.com (e-mail). For Assistance Outside Canada, the U.S.A. or in French Contact Your Local Dealer

Antenna External Speaker! Microphone/Charge Jack On/Off Volume Knob Backit LCD Display Channel Up Bution Channel Down Button Mode/Lock Button Speaker/Microphone Engin 0608® © Call Button LightMax Range Button Talk Button Enter/Hi-Low Power Button Wrist Strap Connector Belt Clip Batiery Compariment Battery Door Latch 2:05 PM Page A2 + 22 Channels Seven shared vith FRS/GMRS, seven FRS onby, eight GMRS only +121 Privacy Codes (88 CTCSS codes/ 83 DOS codes) +10 Channel NOAA Al Hazards Radio + Hands-Free Operation (VOX) 10 Channel Memory

• Signal Strength Meter + Scan Channels, privacy codes, memory

6. NOAA Al Hazards Radio 13. Receive/Transmit Icons

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2 ti vice must aecept any Inerfran, neuing terfrence bat may cause undeied operation fie device bo the equipment certain number signes at he Industry Canada technial specfcatons were met does ol guarantee that te er product il perte 10e users attaction. Important FGC Licensing Information “ra pertes on Geera Moble Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies wc require à Federal Communications Gommisson (FC) lcense In the USA. Sue page 2 or cest and bar rate information.

CxT420C_ENG_MANL.qxd:PR4800-2 WX 1/7/09 2: Caring for Your microTALK Radio Vour microTALK radio will give you years of trouble-free service if cared for properly. Handle the radio genty. Keep the radio away from dust. Never put the radio in water or in à damp place Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures EYETCTE Rechargeable Batteries and ent Desktop C! To install or replace batteries:

1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip

latch and sliding clip up.

2. Pull up on the battery door latch to

the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert batteries according to

polarity markings | 4. Replace battery compartiment cover and bel clip Estimated operation time on full charge: 12 hours. These rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of properiy 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 batteries carefully and mail postage prepaid to: Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA, Atn: Battery Recycling. Do not put batteries into fire or expose to high heat. They may explode natting Gomes Guse 1 a Carat [F]

CxT420C ENG_MANL.qxd:PR4800-2 WX 1/7/09 2:05 PM Page 2 DESESTEN For charging microTALK radio(s) in desktop ÉD | charger: b Al 1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown. A 2. Insert round connector of 120-volt adapter into jack on back of charger.

3. Plug 120-volt adapter into electrical outlet.

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, even after the batteries are fully charged. It normally takes about 15 hours to fuly recharge batteries. Batteries will not be damaged if they stay 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 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 Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio. Quick Start

1. Rotate the On/Off Volume knob to turn

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. and hold the Talk button while ing into the microphone. ] so Tul Talk Button

ng on Your microTALK Radio Rotate the On/Otf Volume knob clockwise to turn on your radio and adjust the volume. À series of iones will indicate 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/Lack buttons are pressed Battery Low When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon will blink, Vour batteries should be recharged or replaced if using alkaline batteries: Auto Battery Save Your microTALK radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery lite. 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. 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 Communicating with Another Person

1. Press and hold the Talk button.

2. With the microphone about 2 inches (5 cm)

from your mouth, speak in à normal voice.

3. 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 channeU/privacy code to communicate. Noting Gomes Get a Cobra” [F1]

button. are not pressed Volume Call Button voice communications. See page 19 on how to select from 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 Rotate the On/Off Volume knob. 1/7/09 With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down 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 ont. See page 21 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts. 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 10 available cal tone settings.

2:05 PM Page 4 When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions, you can switch 2] 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 the Enter/HieLow button for two seconds When using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 on high power, the Hi icon wil 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. To Illuminate Display Press and release the Light/Max Range button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds. 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 slightiy reduces the Maximum Range at which signals can be heard You can turn off auto squelch to allowr all signals to be received and extend the maximum range of your radio. Noting Comes Get a Cobra” [F1]

CXT420C_ENG_MANL.qxd:PR4800-2 WX 1/7/09 2 :05 PM Page 6 To briefly turn off auto squelch: Press the Light/Max Range button for less than five seconds. If you hear to beeps, you have turned the maximum range extender on (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 on. 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/Lock and Enter/HisLow Power buttons to prevent accidental operation. To turn the lock feature on or off: Press and hold the Mode/Lack button for to seconds: À double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed

Dual Function Buttons Two of the buttons on the microTALK radio have Dual Functions: Mode/Lock + Press and release the button to scroll to the next mode function + Press and hold the button for two seconds or more to turn the lock function on or of. Enter/HieLow Power + Press and release the button to enter settings in Function mode + Press and release to toggle between high and low power transmission in Standby mode: GES educed Range Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack Your microTALK radio can be fted vh an external Speaker/Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. This same jack also serves as the connecting point for à wall charger/adapter. To attach a speaker/microphone:

1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge

tab on top of your microTALK radio.

2. Insert the plug into the speaker/

microphone/charge jack. To connect a wall charger/adapter:

1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge

tab on top of your microTALK radio.

2. Insert the wall charger/adapter plug

into the speaker/microphone/charge jack. Earbud Mi ne

1. Plug earbud microphone into radio

2. Place earbud in ear.

8. Clip microphone onto clothing 3 inches (7.6 em)

to 6 inches (15.2 cm) from your mouth

microTALK Range Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions. In flat, open country your radio will operaîe 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 © Rémember, Vou can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender. Ses page 6 for details. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®

CxT420C ENG_MANL.qxd:PR4800-2 WX 1/7/09 2:05 PM Page 8 Scrolling through Mode Functions Set CTCSS Privacy Codes By scrolling through the Mode Functions, you wil| be able to To select a CTCSS privacy code: select or tum on/off preferred features of your microTALK radio. 1. After selecting a channel, press When scrolling through the Mode Functions, your radio features the Mode/Lock button until the small will be displayed in the following order: numbers next to the channel number CEESETEN M Set CTCSS Privacy Codes flash on the display. Set DCS Privacy Codes Set NOAA AI 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 I DCS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the CTGSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from DOS 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 Set Call Tones to proceed to step 2. © ga Ron esp nor soft 2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select Scrol trough the mot % ne re De Mod Lock but à privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance. roll through the mode functions using the Mode/Lock button: Each press and release of the Mode/Lock button will advance to sue Dong CTGSS privacy code Is displayed, choose one the next mode function. Press the Talk button at any point to return the radio to Standby mode. . Press the Mode/Lack button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions: Privacy Codes b. Press the Enter/HieLow button to enter the new setting and Your microTALK radio incorporates to advanced coded squelch return to Standby mode. systems that can help to reduce interference from other users &. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch setting and return to Standby mode 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. Éach channel wil 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. Eng Ntting Gomes Cou a Cob [5]

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Lack

button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display {O1 through 83). I 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.

button to select a DCS privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.

3. When your desired DCS privacy code is

displayed, choose one of the following a. Press the Mode/Lock button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press the Enter/HisLow button to enter the news 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 AII Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area. DEEE To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:

1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the

All Hazards Radio icon, the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel and signal strength are displayed.

2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to change All Hazards Radio channels. Engin

8. The AIl Hazards Radio icon will continue to

be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on. Choose one of the following a. Press the Made/Lock button to proceed to other functions b. Press the Enter/Hi-Low button to exit All Hazards Radio channel mode and return to Standby mode

6. Press Talk button to exit and start on

last used transmitting channel. “Hatona Oceanographi and Atmospherc Administration “Channel Buttons

EnterHi-Lonw Button 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 fi the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. To turn VOX mode on or off:

1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the VOX

icon flashes on the display. The current an 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/Lock button to enter the selected on or off setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press the Enter/HieLow button to enter the selected on or off setting and return to Standby mode. To set VOX sensitivity:

1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the VOX

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CxT420C ENG_MANL.qxd:PR4800-2 WX 1/7/09 2:05 PM Page 12 ‘The current sensitiity level is displayed with letters “LE” and a Number O1 through 05, with Number 05 being the most sensitive level and Number 01 being the least sensitive level.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to change the setting

3. Choose one of the following

a. Press the Mode/Lack button to enter the selected setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press the Enter/HisLow button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode 10 Memory Locations Your microTALK radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing your most frequentiy 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 the Mode/Lock button until the

Memory icon and the memory location flash on the display

2. Press the Channel Up or 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.

3. Press the Enter/HisLow button to enter

a new memory location or edit an already programmed memory location. The channel numbers will flash on the display.

4. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to select à channel (1 through 22)

5. Press the Enter/HisLow button. The CTCSS

icon and privacy code numbers vil flash on the display.

6. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a CTCSS privacy code (01 through 38) for the channel b. Press the Enter/HisLow button to switch from CTCSS to DCS. The DCS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display. The Channel Up or Channel Down button can then be used to select a DCS privacy code (01 through 83) for the channel I “OFF* flashes in place of the privacy code numbers, à 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 à privacy code from the active system for the selected channel.

7. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Enter/HisLow button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location. Radio then proceeds to next memory location, which wall link. b. Press the Mode/Lock 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.

6. 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 wi enter Standby mode on the channel/privacy code just entered To recall a stored memory channel location:

1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the Memory

icon and the memory location number flash on the display.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to select a memory location (0 through 9). (C1) If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display. Noting Comes Get a Cobra” []

3. Press the Talk button to return to Standby

7) mode on the selected memory location.

A memory location can be reprogrammed 2 at any time it is displayed. Press the Enter/HisLow 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:

1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the

Memory icon and the memory location flash on the display.

2. Press the Channel Up or 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.

3. Press the Enter/HisLow button. The channel

numbers will flash on the display.

4. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to select Channel 0

5. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Enter/HisLow button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and return to the beginning of memory location options Press the Mode/Lock 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. Engin While de-programming à 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. Channel Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels. To scan channels:

1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the

Scan icon and the channel numbers flash on the display.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to begin scanning channels. The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels. The Scan icon will continue to be displayed wihen scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan all channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Vour 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), vou 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. I you press the Talk button while scanning, but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you wil transit on the channel on which you last received a transmission. This wil return the radio to Standby mode. Noting Comes Get a Cobra” [FE]

CxT420C ENG_MANL.qxd:PR4800-2 WX 1/7/09 2:05 PM Page 16 If you do not press any button within 10 seconds after receiving à Scanned transmission, your radio will automatically resume scanning channels. During channel scan (while not receiving a transmission), you can choose from the following: a. 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 ten return the radio to Standby mode. - Press the Mode/Lock 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 below for further details). . Press the Enter/HieLow 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. 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. To scan privacy codes: ] 1. While in Standby mode, press the *| Channel Up or Channel Dawn button to choose the channel on which you wish to scan privacy codes.

2. Press the Made/Lock button until either the

CTGSS or the DCS icon appears on the display and the Scan icon and the privacy code numbers flash on the display. . Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected Engin The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when privacy code scan is an. Vour radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio wil remain on that channel/privacy code for EXTETSM 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 fram the following: a. 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. b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning privacy codes. I you press the Talk button while scanning, but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you will transit on the channel/privacy code on which you last received a transmission. This wil 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), vou can choose from the following: a. 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 wil return the radio to Standby mode. Press the Mode/Lock button to proceed to set memory location scan (see page 18 for further details) Press the Enter/HisLow 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: Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®

CXT420C_ENG_MANL.qxd:PR4800-2 WX 1/7/09 2 Memory Location Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan up to 10 programmed Memory Locations Ifthere 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 12. To scan memory locations:

1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the Scan

icon, Memory icon and the memory location number flash on the display.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to begin scanning memory locations. Scanning Locations 7 Des sem) Pa Fra The Scan icon and the Memory icon will 87-71 continue to be displayed when memory location scan is an. Your radio will continue ETES 10 scan memory locations and stop if an NE) Icoming transmission is detected. Your XX 7) radio will remain on that memory location SNS 101 10 seconds: à d 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: a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that memory location. Your radio will remain on that memory location and after 10 seconds of no activity, radio will start memory location scan again b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Doun button to resume scanning memory locations Engin :05 PM Page 18 I you press the Talk button while scanning, but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission, you wil transit on the memory location on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission, This wil return the radio to Standby mode 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: a. 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: b. Press the Mode/Lack button to proceed to other functions. c. Press the Enter/HieLow 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 14 Âo de-program a memory location.) 10 Call Tone Settings You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert. 0 change a call tone setting:

1. Press the Mode button until the letter “C” and

the current call tone number (0 through 10) is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to hear the other call tone settings. A 45] 3. Choose one of he following 2 42] a. Press the Mode/Lock button to enter the cuer Saxe HiLo new setting and proceed to other functions. EEE b. Press the Enter/HieLow button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Nathig Coms Gin t à Gode

NL.qxd:PR4800-2 WX 1/7/09 2:05 PM Page 20 Mode Functions and General Specifications 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 FRS uRs Frequen finished talking and it is OK for them to speak. P: y To turn roger beep on or off: Important: Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels may designate different channel numbers for he same frequency. For example, 1 Press the Moda button until the Roger Beep a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be tuned to Channel 11 con flashes on the display. The current on in order to communicate with a 22 Channel GMRS tuned to Channel 15. or off setting is displayed Please refer to the chart below for channel/ frequency number compatibility.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down À = Channel No. or 22 Channel FRS/GMRS Models

Channel No. for 15 Channel GMRS Models Type of Radio Service Frequency in MHz Power Output button to select roger beep on or off.

3. Choose one of the following

a. Press the Mode/Lack button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. B ce D E b. Press the Enter/HieLow button to enter the 1 1 FRS/GURS 4625825 HighorLou new setting and return to Standby mode. E È ERSSUES IE ET 3 3 FRS/GURS 4626125 HighorLow Keystroke Tones 4 4 FRS/GMRS 462.6375 High or Low With Keystroke Tones turned on, your radio will Sound beeps 5 5 FRS/GURS 4626625 HighorLow each time you press a button or change a setting 6 6 FRS/GMRS 4626875 High or Low To change keystroke tones: 7 7 FRS/GURS 4627125 HighorLow y 1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the ; ne ne qu Keystroke Tones icon flashes on the display. The current on or off setting is displayed. in ES) (GES Po 11 FRS 467.6375 Low

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down _ FE Pr De

button to turn eystroke tones on or of. ë Fe ro _

3. Choose one of the following 14 FRS 4677125 (D

CxT420C ENG_MANL.qxd:PR4800-2 WX 1/7/09 2:05 PM Page 22 D FCC Licensing and ° Product Service Questions Customer AsMnce | LICENSING Product Service For Products Used in Canada For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, Industry Canada Notice or if parts are missing... PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST...do not 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 «lC» before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user's Satisfaction. For Products Used in the U.S.A. FCC Licensing Required This two-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. À user must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 through 7 or 15 through 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio. Serious penalties could resuit for unlicensed use of GMRS channels; operation of this radio is subject to additional rues specified in 47 C.FR. Part 95. Licensed users will be issued a cal 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 interterence with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of their transmission time. For licensing information and application forms, please call the FCC Hotine 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. RE EU ee a nn M ms Le re pere CD) maire ep ni ne en Sn ee

El so return this product to the store. See customer assistance on page A1 For Products Purchased in Canada I your product should require factory service, please call AVS Technologies Inc. at 514-683-1771 ext. 2-264 before sending your radio. For out of warranty service, ship this product prepaid to: AVS Technologies Inc. {A Division of SYNNEX Canada Limited), 3300 Côte-Vertu, Ste 310 Ville St-Laurent, Québec, CANADA H4R 287, www.cobra.ca. We reserve the right Lo repair or replace the radio with an equivalent product. Please include the following information: Date of Purchase, Model Number, Dealer Purchased From, Dealer Address, Dealer Phone Number. For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. I 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. will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned.

1) For warranty repair include some form or proof-of purchase, such as à

mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt. I you send the original receipt, i cannot be returned.

2) Send the entire product.

8) Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio. Include a

typed or clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned

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, Ilinois 60707 U.S.A

6) I the radio is in warranty, upon receipt of your radio, it wil either 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 wil 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 Canada or the U.S.A. Please contact your local dealer for product service information. Noting Comes Get a Cobra [Ef]

CxXT420C_ENG_MANL.qxd:PR4800-2 WX 1/7/09 2: Safety and Trademark Safety Information for microTALK®° Radios 05 PM Page 24 Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s) & Charger 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 1906, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adapted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices. Important: FC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Gobra 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 five cm (two inches) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away. Trademark Acknowiedgement 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 Gobra Electronics Corporation, USA. The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios + microTALK® Radios » Radar/Laser Detectors + Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems + HighGear” Accessories + CobraMarine® VHF Radios + Marine Chartplotters Power Inverters + Accessories Engin For Products Purchased in Canada Your new Cobra GMRS radios and charger are covered by a one-year replacement warranty. I any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within one year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced. Please return the GMRS radio or charger to your dealer with original or copy of dated proof of purchase. This warranty does not cover damages due to careless handling, negligence, accident, abuse or failure to follow operating instructions. Aleration of this product or defacing of the Serial number cancels al obligations of this warranty. This warranty gives you specified legal rights. Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in some areas. For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Gobra Electronics Corporation warrants that is Cobra GMRS radios and charger, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from ne 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 wil, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective GMRS. radios, chargers, products or component paris 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 relurn 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 righis which may vary rom 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) I the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A. All implied værrantes, including warranties of merchantabiity and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra Shall not be able for any incidental, consequental or other damages: including without imitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of instalation. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or imitation of ncidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. For Products Purchased Outside Canada or the U.S.A. Please contact your local dealer for warranty information. 90-Day Warranty on Cobra Rechargeable Batteries and Earbud Microphones. For products purchased in the ULS.A. and Canada. Noting Coms Get a Cobra” [3]