Introduction

Making Life Easier and Safer

Owners Manual

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. The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse or backpack.

Customer Assistance

For Assistance in the U.S.A. In this users 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 5:30 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). For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com
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CXR925

TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A. Contact Your Local Dealer 2009 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China Part No. 480-578-P Version A
6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www.cobra.com A1

English

7/15/09 5:12 PM

Product Features

Backlit LCD Display

Warranty

Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement

Features

1. Antenna 2. External Speaker/ Microphone/Charge Jack 3. Backlit LCD Display 4. On/Off Power Button 5. Hi-Low Power Button 6. Channel Up/Down Buttons 7. Mode Button 8. Lock/Enter Button A2 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
Rewind Button Speaker/Microphone Volume Up/Down Buttons Light/Max Range Button Talk Button Call Button Wrist Strap Connector Belt Clip Battery Compartment Battery Door Latch
22 Channels 7 shared with FRS/ GMRS, 7 FRS only, 8 GMRS only Rewind-Say-Again Digital Voice Recorder 10 Channel NOAA ALL Hazards Radio 142 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS/104 DCS) Hands-Free Operation (VOX) VibrAlert Silent Paging 10 Channel Memory Scan Channels, privacy codes, memory Selectable HiMedLow Power 1. In GMRS 2. Backlit LCD Display 3. 4. Button Lock Call Alert 5. 10 selectable 6. tones 7. Speaker/ 8. Microphone/ Charge Jack 9. 10. Roger Beep Selectable on/off Battery/ Power Saver Keystroke Tones Selectable on/off Auto Squelch Maximum Range Extender Belt Clip
Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s) & Charger For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

Rewind Icon Call Alert and VibrAlert Icon Lock Icon Keystroke Tones Icon DCS Icon Roger Beep Icon VOX Icon NOAA All Hazards Radio Icon Memory Icon CTCSS Icon
11. Memory Location Number 12. Privacy Code Numbers 13. Receive/Transmit Icon 14. Hi-Med-Low Power Icons 15. Battery Low Indicator 16. Scan Icon 17. Power Saver Icon 18. Channel Numbers
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 Cobras 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 Cobra Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Packs For products purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.

Channel Button

Channel Number
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 26 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.

Hi-Low Button

Time-out Timer The Time-out Timer feature limits transmit time to three (3) continuous minutes to extend battery life and prevent accidental operation. After three (3) continuous minutes of transmission, the 0 0radio will stop transmitting and will require a 73 rest period of 30 seconds. During this time the I L display will flash on and off, and an error tone will sound if the Push-to-Talk button is pressed. Selectable HighMediumLow Power Output When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions, you can switch from High to Medium 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 switch from high to medium to low power: Press and release the HiLow button. When in High Power and using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22, the Hi icon will be visible in the LCD display. When in Medium Power and using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22, the Med icon will be visible in the LCD. When in Low Power or while using channels 8 through 14, the Low icon will be visible in the display. When using an external speaker/ microphone accessory on channels 1-7 or 15-22, your microTALK radio will only operate on medium or low power.

Listening

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 are not pressed. Call Button To alert another person that you are calling: Press and release the Call button. The other person will hear a two (2) second call tone. This tone is used only to establish voice communications. See page 24 on how to select from 10 available call tone settings.

Hi Power Icon

Call Button

Medium Power Icon

Low Power Icon

Light/Max Range

To Illuminate 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. Light/Max Range To briefly turn off auto squelch: Press the Light/Max Range button for less than five (5) seconds. If you hear two (2) 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 (5) seconds until you hear two (2) 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, HiLow and Power buttons to prevent accidental operation. To turn the lock feature on or off: Lock/Enter Button Press and hold the Lock/Enter button for two (2) seconds. A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode, Lock Mode the Lock icon will be displayed.

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 the wall charger/adapter. Speaker/Microphone/ To attach a speaker/microphone: Charge Jack 1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge tab on top of your microTALK radio. 2. Insert the plug into the speaker/ microphone/charge jack. (See page 5 for power output settings while using speaker/ microphones.) 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. Rewind-Say-Again The Rewind-Say-Again feature on your microTalk radio can record incoming or outgoing calls. Recorded calls will fill the memory up to its 20-second capacity. As additional calls are recorded, the oldest calls will be dropped from memory. To save recordings, turn off the Rewind-Say-Again feature. Rewind Button To turn on Rewind-Say-Again: 1. Press and hold the Rewind button until the Rew icon illuminates. The feature will remain on until turned off. 0

Rewind Icon

73 To turn off Rewind-Say-Again: LI 1. Press and hold the Rewind button until the Rew icon is no longer illuminated. Recording will be ended and the most recent 20 seconds of recording will be retained in memory.
To record incoming transmissions: 1. Turn on Rewind-Say-Again. If Rewind-Say-Again is already on, incoming calls will be recorded without further action on your part.

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Using your Radio and Mode Functions
To play back an incoming transmission: 1. Check that the Rew icon is illuminated. If it is not, turn on Rewind-Say-Again. 2. Press the Rewind button. The most recent call recorded will play, then second most recent, and so on. Play back can be stopped at any time by pressing the Rew or Talk button.

Rewind Button

To record an outgoing message: 1. Check that the Rew icon is illuminated. If it is Talk Button not, turn on Rewind-Say-Again. 2. While no message is being received, press and hold the Hi-Lo Power button until the Rew icon blinks. 3. Press and hold the Talk button and begin recording your message. The display will show a 20-second countdown and the Rew icon will stop blinking. 4. Release the Talk button at the end of your message to end recording. The Rew icon will remain illuminated. If attempting a long recording, two beeps will sound at the end of 20 seconds, then recording will stop and the first 20 seconds of your message will be saved. To review your recorded outgoing message: 1. Check that the Rew icon is illuminated. If it is not, turn on Rewind-Say-Again. 2. Press the Rewind button. The message will play through the speaker and the display will show a 20-second countdown, but the message will not be transmitted. The radio will return to standby at the end of the message. To send (transmit) your message: 1. Check that the Rew icon is illuminated. If the icon is not illuminated, turn on Rewind-Say-Again. 2. Press and hold the Talk button, then press the Rewind button. 3. Release the Talk button when you hear the beginning of the message from the speaker. The message will continue to transmit and play to the end, then the radio will return to standby. Transmission can be stopped at any time by pressing the Rew or Talk button.

microTalk Range 00 Your range will vary depending on3terrain and conditions. 7 Icountry your radio will L In flat, open Maximum Range operate 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 Reduced Range 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.

Reduced Range

Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender. See page 6 for details.
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: Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Mode Button Set DCS Privacy Codes Set NOAA All 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 Set VibrAlert and/or Call Alert Set Call Alert Tone Signal Set Roger Beep On/Off Set Keystroke Tones On/Off Scroll through the mode functions using the Mode button. Each press and release of the Mode 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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Mode Functions
Your microTALK radio incorporates two (2) 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 104 privacy codes. This provides a total of 142 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. Set CTCSS Privacy Codes To select a CTCSS privacy code: 1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display (01 through 38). 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 CTCSS privacy code. You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance.

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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. Mode Button To turn VOX mode on or off: 1. Press the Mode 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 VOX Icon button to turn VOX on or off. 3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter the selected on or off setting and proceed to other functions. Channel Button b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the selected on or off setting and return to Standby mode. 0 30To set VOX sensitivity: 7 LI 1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon VOX Sensitivity Level flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed. The current sensitivity level is displayed with letters LE and a Number 01 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 button to enter the selected setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press the Lock/Enter 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 22 for memory location scan.) To program a memory location: Mode Button 1. Press the Mode 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 Memory Icon (0 through 9). If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display. 3. Press the Lock/Enter 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 Lock/Enter button. The CTCSS icon and privacy code numbers will 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 Lock/Enter 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 104) for the channel. If OFF flashes in place of the privacy code numbers, a 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 a privacy code from the active system for the selected channel.

Lock/Enter Button

7. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter
the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location. Radio then proceeds to next Memory location, which will blink. b. Press Ithe Mode button to L 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 exit mode functions. Upon release of the Talk button, the radio will enter Standby mode on the channel/privacy code just entered.

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To recall a stored memory channel location: 1. Press the Mode 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). 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 and flashing. Press the Lock/Enter 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.

Memory Icon

To de-program a memory location: 1. Press the Mode 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 Lock/Enter 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: Lock/Enter Button LI a. Press the Lock/Enter 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 button to Channel 0 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. To scan channels: Mode Button 1. Press the Mode 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. Scanning Channels 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. 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 300 channel/privacy code that was displayed before 7 you entered mode functions or the channel on which, during LI scanning, you last received a transmission. This will then return the radio to Standby mode. b. Press the Mode 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 page 20 for further details). c. Press the Lock/Enter 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.

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Privacy Code Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 104) within one channel. Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time. To scan privacy codes: Select Channel 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. Mode Button 2. Press the Mode 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 Scan 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 Channel Button will remain on that channel/privacy code for 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 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 button to proceed to set memory location scan (see page 22 for further details). c. Press the Lock/Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel/ 0 privacy code0on which, during scanning, you last 73 receivedLI transmission. a

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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 (2) memory locations, see program memory locations on page 14.
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. b. Your radio will remain on that memory location and return to Standby mode. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning memory locations. c. After 10 seconds of inactivity, unit starts scan again. 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. 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 button to proceed to other functions. c. Press the Lock/Enter button to return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you 00 entered mode functions or the memory location on which, 73 LI 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 17 to de-program a memory location.)

Scanning Locations

To scan memory locations: 1. Press the Mode 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.

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VibrAlert and Call Alert Your microTALK radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone, by vibrating silently or both. Mode Button VibrAlert + Ring To change call settings: 1. Press the Mode button until the Call Setting icon flashes on the display. The current setting (01 vibrate + ring, 02 vibrate VibrAlert Only Channel Button only or 03 ring only) is displayed. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to Ring Only change the call setting. 3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.
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. To turn roger beep on or off: Mode Button 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. Roger Beep On 3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other 00 functions. 3 I7 Channel Button L b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.
10 Call Tone Settings You can choose from 10 different call tone Mode Button settings to transmit a unique call alert. 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. Call Tone Setting 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 button to enter the new Channel Button setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press the Lock/Enter 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. Mode Button To change keystroke tones: 1. Press the Mode 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 Keystroke Tones On button to turn keystroke tones on or off. 3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Channel Button b. Press the Lock/Enter button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

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General Specifications and FCC License

General Specifications

IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED
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 A B 7 C FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS 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 E High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low High, Med, or Low
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 FCCs 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 Commission (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
Product Service Questions
For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if parts are missingPLEASE CALL COBRA FIRSTdo 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 a copy of the original sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned. 2) Send the entire product.

3) Enclose a detailed description of the problem along with the name and address of where the product 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 under warranty, it will 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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HOOKLESS HANGERS

PRODUCTS

WHATS NEW
Find yourself competing over closet space in the trailer with your significant other? With Hookless Hangers, you can create a closet just about anywhere. Instead of metal hooks, the hangers have strong magnets that allow them to attach to any magnetic surface, or you can use their closet strip, a powdercoated metal strip, to create a magnetic surface anywhere you have space. In addition to regular hangers they also make pant hangers and coat hangers. You can also save space in your existing closet by eliminating the 6 inches of vertical space taken up by metal hanger hooks. A set of 10 natural or walnut hookless shirt hangers has an msrp of $29.66. For more information, call (806) 853-7211 or visit www.hooklesshangers.com.

POWERFUL WALKIE-TALKIES

OVERHEAD PROTECTION
Anyone whos ever scraped the bottom of a bridge or overpass due to vertical clearance not being displayed or being mismarked knows how expensive it can be to repair the RVs damage. The GiraffeG4 overhead protection system uses waterproof sound technology to measure overhead hazards up to 16 feet and displays the height on an in-cab driver-programmable readout. Since the driver can program the highest point on the RV into the device, the system will warn the driver when a collision is about to occur. It mounts to the tow vehicles rear-view mirrors, so you can slowly move the truck under a potential hazard but still have enough time to stop the fifth-wheel or trailer from moving under it. msrp is $189.95 and the magnetic adapter for RVs is $19.95. For more information, call (877) 5431087 or visit www.giraffeg4.com.
When youre about to embark on some off-road, off-the-grid fun, its a good idea to pack along a pair of two-way radios for you and your companion for safety, also because theyre cool! Cobras CXR925 model has a built-in NOAA radio receiver and contains the maximum power allowed by law with lithium-ion batteries that are the highest capacity in the industry. Feel more secure during a storm or emergency with the knowledge that your radios provide ultra-clear reception and a range of up to 35 miles. The Cobra CXR925s also have a unique Rewind-Say-Again feature that allows users to replay calls and record important messages. msrp is $99.95. For more information, call (773) 889-3087 or visit www.cobra.com. continued on page 60
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