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OPERATION

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Product Information

This microTALK® radio has been manufactured to meet all required standards for radio equipment using PMR 446 frequencies as authorized. The use of this two-way radio product involves the public airways and its use may be subject to local laws or regulations. Contact your radio licensing authority for more information.

Caring for Your Radio

Your microTALK® radio will give you years of trouble-free service if cared for properly. Here are a few suggestions:

Handle the radio gently.

Keep it away from dust.

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

Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.

Rapid Charger and Rechargeable Batteries

Each port can charge one radio. Uses 230-volt adaptor.

Cobra recommends your radio is turned Off while being charged.

Radio Power

To Turn Your Radio On:

Press and hold the

Mode/Power Button

MODE/POWER button until

 

you hear a series of audible

 

tones indicating that the radio

 

is On.

 

Your microTALK® radio is now in LISTENING MODE, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in LISTENING MODE, except when the TALK, CALL or MODE buttons are pressed.

To Turn Your Radio Off:

– Press and hold the POWER button.

Battery Low Indicator

To Insert Batteries in Radio:

1.Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.

2.Pull up on lock tab to remove battery cover (on back of radio).

3.Insert batteries according to polarity markings.

Remove Belt Clip

Lock Tab

When battery power is low, the BATTERY LOW indicator will blink, indicating that batteries should be recharged or replaced.

WARNING: Only the supplied NiMH batteries can be recharged.

NOTE: Estimated operation time

Insert Batteries

on full charge: 12 hours.

 

These rechargeable batteries

 

must be recycled or disposed

 

of properly in compliance with

 

all applicable laws. They must

 

not be thrown in the rubbish bin. Some countries and local authorities require recycling and have established collection programs. Please contact your local waste disposal authority for instructions.

WARNING: Do not put batteries into fire or expose to high heat. They may explode.

For Charging microTALK® Radio(s):

1. Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly. See

above for battery installation instructions.

2. Insert round connector of wall charger into the charge jack located at the top of the radio. The wall charger has two (2) round connectors which enables you to charge either one or two (2) radios at a time.

3.Plug the wall charger into electrical outlet. It normally takes about 3 hours to fully recharge batteries.

It is not recommended to recharge batteries more than 24 hours. Estimated operation time on a full charge is 12 hours.

Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and wall charger for recharging your microTALK® radio. Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used.

Battery/Power Saver

If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to Battery Save Mode and POWER SAVER will appear in

the display. This will not affect the unit’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

Communicating with

Another Person

1. Press and hold the TALK

Talk Button

button.

 

2.With the microphone about 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, speak in a normal

voice.

5 cm (2 Inches)

From Mouth

 

3.Release the button when you have finished talking and listen for a response.

You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the TALK button.

NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate.

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