Walkie Talkie Two-way Radio CXT145 Users Guide Customer Assistance In this users guide, you should nd all the information you need to operate your microTALK radio. If you require further assistance after reading this guide, Cobra offers the following customer assistance services:
For Assistance In The U.S.A. Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except holidays) 866-721-3805 (phone) or support@altistec.com (email) www.cobrawalkietalkie.com Channel Numbers While in Standby mode or when selecting a channel, shows current channel (1 through 22). When adjusting the volume, shows current level (1 through 8). Weather Icon Visible when in NOAA weather radio mode. You can use your microTALK radio to listen to weather channels transmitting in your area. Speaker/Microphone Jack Making Life Easier And Safer 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. Talk Button Press and hold to communicate with others. With the microphone about two
(2) inches [ve (5) cm] from your mouth, speak in a normal voice. Release the Talk button when you are
nished 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 to communicate. LCD Display Battery Low Icon Icon blinks and an audible tone will be heard when battery power level is low. Your microTALK radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within ten
(10) seconds, the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode. This will not affect the radios ability to receive incoming transmissions. USB Charge Jack Up/Down Buttons Press and release to adjust the volume. Receive Icon Visible when receiving a message. Transmit Icon Visible when transmitting a message. Channel/Volume Indicator Visible when receiving a message. CH is visible when in Standby mode or when selecting a channel. LE is visible when adjusting volume. While in mode function, press and release to change channels. Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions. Antenna Installing Batteries Remove Belt Clip Pull Latch Up Insert Batteries latch and sliding clip up. To Install or Replace Batteries:
1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip 2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover. 3. Insert three (3) AAA 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. Belt Clip Battery Compartment Cover During charging, your radios will show one of the following: 1) The low battery icon will ash to show charging action. -or- 2) The display will show circling icon to show charging action. It is recommended to turn OFF the radios during charging. Charge the radios for 16 hours. nepeutfonctionnerqu'avecuneantenned'untypeetungainmaximal(ouinfrieur)approuv pour l'metteur par l'ISEDC. Pour rduire les interfrences radio potentielles avec dautres utilisateurs,letypedantenneetsongaindoiventtrechoisisdemanirecequelapuissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (e.i.r.p.) ne soit pas suprieure celle ncessaire une communicationrussie. Ledemandeurestresponsabledefournirdesinstructionsappropriesl'utilisateurdudispositif radioetdetouterestrictiond'utilisation,ycomprisleslimitesdeladured'exposition.Lemanuel del'utilisateurdoitfournirdesinstructionsd'installationetd'utilisation,ainsiquedesconditions d'utilisationspciales,pourassurerlaconformitavecleslimitesdechampdeSARet/ouRF.Par exemple,ladistancedeconformitdoittreclairementindiquedanslemanueld'utilisation. Important:
Exigences de la FCC/ISEDC concernant lexposition aux champs lectro-magntiques RF (radiofrquences):
En ce qui concerne le fonctionnement de lappareil port sur le corps de lutilisateur, les tests effectus ont permis de vrier que cet metteur-rcepteur satisfait aux directives FCC/ISEDC limitant lexposition aux champs lectro-magntiques RF lorsquil est utilis avec les accessoires Cobra fournis ou conus pour ce produit;
lutilisation dautres accessoires peut ne pas garantir le respect des critres des directives FCC/ISEDC limitant lexposition aux champs lectro-magntiques RF. Utiliser lappareil uniquement avec lantenne fournie. Lemploi dune antenne non homologue ou modie, ou daccessoires non autoriss, pourrait faire subir des dommages lappareil, et peut violer les prescriptions de la rglementation FCC/ISEDC. Position normale:
Tenir l'metteur environ 25 mm de la bouche et parler normalement, l'antenne tant loigne et dirige vers le haut.
(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 25 mm from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away. ISEDC WARNING This device complies with ISEDC license-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. Under ISEDC regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by ISEDC. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. The applicant is responsible for providing proper instructions to the user of the radio device, and any usage restrictions, including limits of exposure durations. The user manual shall provide installation and operation instructions, as well as any special usage conditions, to ensure compliance with SAR and/or RF field strength limits. For instance, compliance distance shall be clearly stated in the user manual. CetappareilestconformeauxnormesRSSexemptesdelicenceISEDC.Sonfonctionnementest soumisauxdeuxconditionssuivantes:(1)cetappareilnedoitpasprovoquerd'interfrenceset(2) cetappareildoitacceptertouteinterfrence,ycomprislesinterfrencespouvantentranerun fonctionnementindsirabledel'appareil.EnvertudesrglementationsISEDC,cetmetteurradio Call Button Press and release to alert others that you are calling. This tone is used only to establish voice communications. Mode/Power Button Press and hold to turn the radio On or Off. Press once on the mode button to change channels. The channel numbers will blink when that mode is selected. Use the Up/Down buttons to select a channel. Press twice on the mode button to enter the NOAA Weather Channels. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the strongest weather channel in your area. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
WARNING: Any changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. 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 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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 A 5 0 1 8 3 L M
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