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Part No. 480-248-P

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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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Carrying your microTALK ® radio with you is easy when using the belt clip.

The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse or backpack. Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer.

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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 only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators

English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time,

Monday through Friday (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).

Questions

English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).

Technical Assistance

English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).

English and Spanish. productinfo @ cobra.com (e-mail).

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Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www.cobra.com

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Antenna

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Wrist Strap

Connector

Belt Clip

Battery

Compartment

Battery Door

Latch

External Speaker/

Microphone/Charge Jack

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Button

Button

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Button

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Knob

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Backlit LCD

Display

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Button

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Speaker/

Microphone

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• 22 Channels

Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight

GMRS only

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Signal Strength

Meter Icon

• 38 Privacy Codes

• 10 Channel NOAA

All Hazards Radio

• Hands-Free

Operation (VOX)

• 10 Channel Memory

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• Signal Strength

Meter

Lock Icon

Keystroke Tones Icon

Roger Beep Icon

Vox Icon

NOAA All

Hazards

Radio Icon

• Scan

Channel, privacy code, memory

• Selectable

Hi•Low Power

In GMRS

• Backlit

LCD Display

• Button Lock

• Call Alert

10 selectable tones

Receive/

Transmit

Icons

Hi•Low

Power Icons

• Speaker/

Microphone/

Charge Jack

Channel Numbers

• Roger Beep

Selectable on/off

Power Saver Icon

• Battery/Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones

Selectable on/off

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum Range

Extender

• Belt Clip

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This radio operates on General Mobile Radio

Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. See page 22 for licensing and other related information.

Memory

Icon

Memory

Location

Number

CTCSS Privacy

Code Numbers

Battery Low

Indicator

Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.

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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 dust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place.

Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.

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Rechargeable Batteries and

Desktop Charger

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 remove the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert GA-3ANH batteries according to polarity markings.

4. Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.

Estimated operation time on full charge:

12 hours.

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These rechargeable batteries 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 batteries carefully and mail postage prepaid to:

Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street,

Chicago, IL 60707 USA, Attn: Battery Recycling.

Do not put batteries into fire or expose to high heat.

They may explode.

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For charging microTALK ® charger: radio(s) in desktop

1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.

2. Insert round connector of 120 volt adapter into jack on back of charger.

3. Plug 120 volt adapter into electrical outlet.

is in the charging well, even after the batteries are fully charged.

It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge batteries.

Batteries will not be damaged if they stay in the charging well longer than that.

Each port can charge one radio. Uses 120 Volt adapter. Use only

Cobra NiMH batteries, model GA-3ANH with charger model

GA-CC2.

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Turning on Your microTALK ® Radio

To turn on your radio:

Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to turn on your radio and adjust the volume.

A series of tones will indicate the radio is on.

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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/Lock buttons are pressed.

Battery Low

When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon

•• will blink. Your batteries should be recharged or replaced if using alkaline batteries.

Auto Battery Save

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.

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The Basics to Get You Started

Your microTALK ® radio is easy to use.

To get started, simply:

1. Rotate the On/Off Volume knob 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 finished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a response.

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Communicating with Another Person

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To talk to another person:

1. Press and hold the Talk button.

2. With the microphone about two inches

(five cm) from your mouth, speak in a 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 channel/privacy code to communicate.

Channels

To select a channel:

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 page 21 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.

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Listening for a Response

When you are finished talking:

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.

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Volume

To adjust the volume:

Rotate the On/Off Volume knob.

Call Button

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.

See page 19 on how to select from

10 available call tone settings.

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Selectable High•Low Power Output

When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions, you can switch from High to Low Power to extend battery life.

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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/Hi•Low button for two seconds.

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.

Display Illumination

To illuminate your display:

Press and release the Light/Max Range button to illuminate the display for

10 seconds.

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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 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.

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To briefly turn off auto squelch:

Press the Light/Max Range button for less than five seconds.

If you hear two 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.

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Lock Feature

The Lock feature locks the Channel, Mode/Lock and Enter/Hi•Low

Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.

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To turn the lock feature on or off:

Press and hold the Mode/Lock button for two seconds.

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A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.

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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 off.

Enter/Hi•Low 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.

Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack

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 an optional wall charger/adapter.

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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.

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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.

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Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

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In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum range.

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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.

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Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender. See page 6 for details.

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Scrolling through Mode Functions

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:

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Set Privacy Codes

Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel

Set VOX On/Off

Set VOX Sensitivity Level

Set Memory Locations

Set Channel Scan

Set Privacy Code Scan

Set Memory Location Scan

Set Call Tones

Set Roger Beep On/Off

Set Keystroke Tones On/Off

Scroll through the mode functions using the Mode/Lock button.

Each press and release of the Mode/Lock button will advance to the next mode function. Press the Talk button at any point to return the radio to Standby mode.

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CTCSS Privacy Codes

CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce interference from other users on the channel.

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If you are using a privacy code, both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate. Each channel will remember the last privacy code you selected.

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To select a privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Lock button until the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display.

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 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/Hi•Low button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to

Standby mode.

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NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

You can use your microTALK ® radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards

Radio channels transmitting in your area.

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To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:

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1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the

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

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2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels.

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3. The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.

Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Lock button to proceed to other functions.

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b. Press the Enter/Hi-Low button to exit

All Hazards Radio channel mode and return to Standby mode.

c. Press Talk button to exit and start on last used transmitting channel.

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

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To turn VOX mode on or off:

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1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the VOX icon flashes 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/Lock button to enter the selected on or off setting and proceed to other functions.

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b. Press the Enter/Hi•Low 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 icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.

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The current sensitivity level is displayed with letters “LE” and a Number 01 through 03, with Number 03 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/Lock button to enter the selected setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Enter/Hi•Low button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode.

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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.)

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To program a memory location:

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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).

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If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display.

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3. Press the Enter/Hi•Low 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 a channel (1 through 22).

5. Press the Enter/Hi•Low button. The privacy code numbers will flash on the display.

6. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code (00 to 38).

7. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Enter/Hi•Low button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and return to the beginning of memory location options.

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.

c. Press the Talk button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and return to Standby mode on the selected memory location.

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While setting 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.

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To recall a stored memory channel location:

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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

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If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display.

3. Press the Talk button to return to Standby mode on the selected memory location.

A memory location can be reprogrammed at any time it is displayed. Press the

Enter/Hi•Low 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.

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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/Hi•Low 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/Hi•Low button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and return to the beginning of memory location options.

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.

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.

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Channel Scan

Your microTALK ® radio can automatically scan channels.

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To scan channels:

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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.

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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:

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.

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.

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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 then return the radio to Standby mode.

b. 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).

c. Press the Enter/Hi•Low 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

(01 through 38) within one channel.

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To scan privacy codes:

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1. While in Standby mode, press the

Channel Up or Channel Down button to choose the channel on which you wish to scan privacy codes.

2. Press the Mode/Lock button until the

Scan icon and the privacy code numbers flash on the display.

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3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected.

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.

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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:

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.

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:

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 will return the radio to Standby mode.

b. Press the Mode/Lock button to proceed to set memory location scan (see page 18 for further details).

c. Press the Enter/Hi•Low 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.

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Memory Location Scan

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 on page 12.

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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.

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:

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 Down button to resume scanning memory locations.

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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. This will 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/Lock button to proceed to other functions.

c. Press the Enter/Hi•Low 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 to de-program a memory location.)

10 Call Tone Settings

You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert.

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To change a call tone setting:

1. Press the Mode button until the letter “C” and the current call tone number (01 through 10) is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to hear the other call tone settings.

3. 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/Hi•Low button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

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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 finished talking and it is OK for them to speak.

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To turn roger beep on or off:

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1. Press the Mode button until the Roger Beep icon flashes on the display. The current on or off setting is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select roger beep on or off.

3. 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/Hi•Low button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

Keystroke Tones

With Keystroke Tones turned on, your radio will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting.

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To change keystroke tones:

1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the

Keystroke Tones icon flashes on the display.

The current on or off setting is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn keystroke tones on or off.

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

b. Press the Enter/Hi•Low button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

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18

19

20

21

22

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Please refer to the chart below for channel/ frequency number compatibility.

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GMRS

GMRS

GMRS

GMRS

GMRS

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FRS/GMRS

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462.5875

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462.6625

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462.6500

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High or Low

High or Low

High or Low

High or Low

High or Low

High or Low

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Low

Low

Low

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High or Low

High or Low

High or Low

High or Low

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED

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This two-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. A user must be licensed prior to operating on Channels 1 through 7 on high power or 15 through 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules.

Operation of this radio is subject to additional rules specified in 47 C.F.R. Part 95.

Licensed users will be issued a call 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 interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of their transmission time.

For licensing information and application forms, please call the FCC Hotline 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.

Channel 1 through 7 on low power and channels 8 through 14 comprise the

FRS (Family Radio Service). No license is required to operate on the FRS.

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

Normal Position

Hold the transmitter approximately two inches from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

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.

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Product Service Questions

If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product, or if you are missing parts…

Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT

TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1.

For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

If 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. It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned.

1) For warranty repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt.

If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.

2) Send the entire product.

3) 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.

4) Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.

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, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.

6) If the radio is in warranty, upon receipt of your radio it will 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 will 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 the U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for product service information.

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Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s) & Charger

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For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK ® radios and charger, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the 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 will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective microTALK ® radios, chargers, products or component parts 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 return 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 rights which may vary from 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) If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.

90-Day Warranty on GA-3ANH Rechargeable Batteries

For products purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada.

Trademark Acknowledgement

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 Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

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