Cobra Electronics CXT400C Using Your Radio, For charging microTALK radios in desktop charger

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Operation

Using Your Radio

 

 

 

 

Introduction

Operation

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Insert Radio(s)

For charging microTALK radio(s) in desktop charger:

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.

On/Off Power

Turning on Your microTALK 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.

Your microTALK radio is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode, except when the

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.

Talk, Call or Mode/Lock buttons are pressed.

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.

Note: To charge a single radio, you can bypass the desktop charger and simply insert the wall adapter’s 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 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.

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

Talk Button

Two Inches (5 cm) from Mouth

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.

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 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.

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Contents Making Life Easier and Safer Product Features Backlit LCD DisplayTo install or replace batteries Replace battery compartment cover and belt clipCaring for YourmicroTALKRadio Rechargeable Batteries and Desktop ChargerUsing Your Radio For charging microTALK radios in desktop chargerPress the Enter/HiLow button for two seconds To turn the lock feature on or off Enter/HiLow PowerLight/Max Range To briefly turn off auto squelch To turn maximum range extender onMode Functions Scrolling through Mode FunctionsSet Ctcss Privacy Codes Mode/Lock Button To select a Ctcss privacy codeReturn to Standby mode Mode/Lock Button To turn VOX mode on or offMode/Lock Button To select a DCS privacy code To other functionsChoose one of the following Memory LocationsTo program a memory location Mode/Lock Button To recall a stored memory channel locationTo de-program a memory location Channel ScanFlash on the display Privacy Code Scan Press the Mode/Lock button to proceed to set privacyTo scan privacy codes Call Tone Settings To change a call tone settingMemory Location Scan Mode/Lock Button To scan memory locationsTo turn roger beep on or off Mode Functions General SpecificationsTo change keystroke tones FCC Licensing Product Service Questions Product ServiceSafety Information for microTALK Radios WarrantyLimited One-Year Warranty on Radios & Charger Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra