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Cobra CXT345C is a two-way radio with a range of up to 3 miles that offers a variety of features to make communication easy and convenient. With 22 channels and 121 privacy codes, you can find a clear channel to talk on and avoid interference from other users. The backlit LCD display makes it easy to see the channel, privacy code, and other information, even in low-light conditions. The VOX (voice-activated transmission) feature allows you to talk without having to press a button, and the scan feature lets you quickly find active channels.
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TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
CXT345C
Owner’s Manual
Making Life Easier and Safer
Introduction
Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK ® radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include:
Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall.
Belt Clip
Secure your microTALK ® radio while on the go.
Carrying your microTALK ® radio with you is easy when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.
The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse, or backpack.
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5
4
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1. Antenna
2. External Speaker/
Microphone/Charge Jack
3. Mode/Power Button
4. Weather/Lock Button
5. Channel Up/Down
Buttons
6. Backlit LCD Display
7. Speaker/Microphone
8. Volume Up/Down Buttons
9. Light/Max Range Button
10. Talk Button
11. Call Button
12. Wrist Strap Connection
13. Belt Clip
14. Battery Compartment
15. Battery Door Latch
Introduction
Product Features
Backlit LCD Display
Features
• 22 Channels
Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only.
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2
3 4
5
• 10 Channel
Weather Radio
• Weather Alert
6
9
• 121 Privacy Codes
(38 CTCSS codes/
83 DCS codes)
8
• Hands-Free Operation
(VOX)
• Scan
Channels, privacy codes
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Backlit LCD Display
Call Alert
Five selectable tones
Button Lock
• Speaker/
Microphone/
Charge Jack
• Roger Beep
Selectable On/Off
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Battery/Power Saver
Keystroke Tones
Battery Level
Indicator
Auto Squelch
Maximum
Range Extender
Belt Clip
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12
1. Battery Level
Indicator
2. VOX Icon
3. Scan Icon
4. Roger Beep Icon
5. Lock Icon
6. Low Power Icon
7. DCS/CTCSS Icons
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10
8. Weather Icon
7
9. Weather Alert Icon
10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy
Code Numbers
11. Power Saver Icon
12. Channel Numbers
13. Receive/Transmit Icon
Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s) :
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
«IC» 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.
Important FCC Licensing Information
This radio operates on General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) license in the U.S.A.
See page 15 for licensing and other related information.
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CALL
MODE
CHANNEL
Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty
Caring for Your microTALK
Your microTALK ®
® Radio
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.
Installing Batteries
To install or replace batteries:
Remove Belt Clip
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.
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Pull Up Lock Latch
Insert Batteries
3. Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.
Position batteries according to polarity markings.
4. Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.
• Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.
Radio Charger Jack
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 port.
Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging your Cobra microTALK radio.
Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.
Using Your Radio
Operation
Quick Start
1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button to turn on your radio.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel.
Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.
3. Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone.
4. When finished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a response.
Turning on Your microTALK
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LUME
Mode/Power
CHANNEL
Press and hold the
®
Radio a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on.
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MODE
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.
Battery Status Indicator
Battery Charge
Status
The battery charge status is shown on the display.
Four bars indicates fully charged.
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Battery Low
Battery Low
When battery power is low, the final bar in the Battery
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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.
The radio will display flashing battery icon while charging if the radio is on.
Auto Battery Save
Battery Save Mode
If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically switch to Power Save mode and the Power Saver icon will flash in the display.
This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.
CHANNEL Communicating with Another Person
VO
Talk Button
LUME 1. Press and hold the Talk button.
CALL
MO
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Two Inches (5 cm) from Mouth
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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 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 to communicate.
VO
LUME
To Select a Channel
Channel Button
With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by
• pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.
CHANNEL
Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.
CALL
MODE
Channel Number Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS/ GMRS.
Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.
See page 14 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.
Your microTALK ®
Using Your Radio
Operation
Listening for a Response
Listening
Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK not pressed.
® radio is always in
Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are
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To Adjust Volume
Volume Button
Press the Volume Up or Volume
Down button.
LUME
CALL
Volume Level
MODE
CHANNEL
A double beep sound is used to indicate the minimum and maximum volume levels
(1 through 8).
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Call Button
CALL
MODE
Press and release the
CHANNEL
Call button.
The other person will hear a two second call tone. This tone is used only to establish voice communications.
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See page 12 on how to select between five call tone settings.
CHANNEL
VO
To Illuminate Display
Light/Max Range
CALL
MO
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Press and release the Light/Max Range button to illuminate the display.
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Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached your
Maximum Range limit.
You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on maximum range extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.
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Light/Max Range
CHANNEL
Operation
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CALL To temporarily turn off auto squelch:
Press the Light/Max Range button for less than five seconds.
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.
CALL
Lock Function
Lock Button
CHANNEL
The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel
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Down and Mode/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
MODE
Lock Icon
To turn the lock on or off:
– Press and hold the Lock button for two seconds.
A double beep sound is used to confirm 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.
Maximum Range
In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum range.
CAL
MODE
Reduced Range
CAL
MODE
Reduced 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.
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CAL
MODE
Using Your Radio
Operation
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:
LUME
Mode/Power
CALL
MODE
CHANNEL
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
Set DCS Privacy Codes
Set Vox On/Off
Set Vox Sensitivity
Set Channel Scan
Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan
Set DCS Privacy Code Scan
Set Call Tones
Set Roger Beep On/Off
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Privacy Codes
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Your microTALK radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch systems that can help to reduce interference from other users on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch
System) provides 38 privacy codes and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) provides 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121 Privacy
Codes. Either system can be used on all channels, but both systems cannot be used on the same channel at the same time.
To successfully communicate using a privacy code, both the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same channel and to the same privacy code system (CTCSS or DCS) and privacy code number. Each channel will remember the last privacy code system and number you select.
The privacy code 00 is not a privacy code, but allows all signals to be heard on a channel that is set to 00 on both the CTCSS and DCS systems.
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Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
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Mode/Power
CHANNEL
To select a CTCSS privacy code:
CALL
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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 flash on the display.
Channel Button
MODE
CHANNEL
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If DCS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the
CTCSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from
DCS 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 to proceed to step 2.
2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code. You can hold the
Up or Down button for fast advance.
3. When your desired CTCSS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Lock 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.
Mode Functions
Operation
VO
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Mode/Power
CALL
MODE
Channel Button
CHANNEL
DCS Privacy Code
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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 flash on the display (01 through 83).
If 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.
CHANNEL
CALL 2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a DCS privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.
3. When DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Lock 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.
Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)
In VOX mode, your microTALK
®
• 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.
LUME
Mode/Power
CHANNEL
To turn VOX mode on or off:
CALL
MODE
VOX Icon
1. Press the Mode/Power 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.
Channel Button
CHANNEL
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the selected On or Off setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the selected On or Off setting and return to Standby mode.
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VOX Sensitivity Level
Channel Button
CHANNEL
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To set VOX sensitivity:
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.
The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed with letters “LE” and a Number 1 through
5, with Number 5 being the most sensitive level and Number 1 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/Power button to enter the selected setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode.
Operation
Channel Scan
Your microTALK
®
radio can automatically scan channels.
LUME
Mode/Power
CHANNEL
To scan channels:
CALL
MODE
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
Scan icon and the channel numbers appear on the display.
Scan Channels
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2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning channels.
The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels.
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Channel Button
CHANNEL
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.
CALL During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel.
Your radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning channels.
c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby.
During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel/ 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 do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.
c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby.
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Privacy Code Scan
Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the
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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.
Select Channel
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VO
Mode/Power
CALL
MODE
CHANNEL
Scan Privacy Codes
To scan privacy codes:
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/Power button until either the
CTCSS or the DCS icon appears on the display and the Scan icon and the privacy code numbers flash on the display.
3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected.
During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel/ 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 do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.
c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby.
Mode Functions
Operation
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CALL
Five Call Tone Settings
You can choose between five different Call Tone Settings to transmit a call alert.
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Mode/Power
CHANNEL
To change a call tone setting:
CALL
MODE
Call Tone Setting
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the letter “C” and the current call tone number
(01 through 05) is displayed. The current call tone will sound for one second.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to hear the other call tone settings.
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Channel Button
CHANNEL
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.
Your listener will hear an audible tone 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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Mode/Power
CHANNEL
To turn roger beep on or off:
CALL
MODE
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
Roger Beep icon flashes. The current
on or off setting is displayed.
Roger Beep Off
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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/Power button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.
CHANNEL
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MODE
CALL
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Weather Radio Channels
You can use your microTALK radio to listen to weather channels transmitting in your area.
MODE
To listen to Weather Radio channels:
1. Press the Weather button until the WX icon and the currently selected weather channel is displayed.
Hazards Radio Icon
Channel Button
2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change weather channels.
3. The WX weather icon will continue to be displayed when in weather mode.
4. To exit weather mode, press and hold the
Weather button until On or Off is displayed.
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CHANNEL
CALL
CALL
MODE Weather (WX) Alert Mode
Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically
• receive NOAA Hazard Alert radio signals and warnings from designated NOAA broadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA.
VO
LUME
This feature is set to
Mode/Power
OFF by default.
CHANNEL
Make sure the strongest
Weather channel is selected for your area using the NOAA
All Hazards Radio Channels selection in the previous menu.
CHANNEL
Weather Button
MODE
CALL
MODE
To turn Weather Alert On or Off:
1. Press the Weather/Lock button until the Weather
Alert icon flashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.
2. Press the Channel Up and Channel Down button to turn Weather Alert On or Off.
3. Press and hold the Weather/Lock button again to save the new setting and exit the Weather Alert
Mode and return to Standby mode.
This radio is rain resistant to JIS3 standards.
General Specifications and Licensing
Operation
General Specifications
FRS/GMRS Frequency
Allocation and Compatibility
Important: Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency.
For example, a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel
GMRS tuned to Channel 15. Please refer to the chart below for channel/ frequency number compatibility.
A = Channel No. for 22 Channel FRS/GMRS Models
B = Channel No. for 15 Channel GMRS Models
C = Type of Radio Service
D = Frequency in MHz
E = Power Output
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
A
1
2
3
4
5
6
3
4
5
6
B
1
2
C
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
FRS/GMRS
7 7 FRS/GMRS
8 FRS
9 FRS
10 FRS
11 FRS
12 FRS
13 FRS
14 FRS
13
10
14
15
11
8
12
9
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
GMRS
D
462.5625
462.5875
462.6125
462.6375
462.6625
462.6875
462.7125
467.5625
467.5875
467.6125
467.6375
467.6625
467.6875
467.7125
462.5500
462.5750
462.6000
462.6250
462.6500
462.6750
462.7000
462.7250
High
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
E
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
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