Page 2 - Making Life Easier and Safer; radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include:; Carrying your microTALK; Automated Help Desk
Introduction © 2006 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www.cobra.com 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: ...
Page 3 - Product Features; Lock
Product Features A2 Introduction 1. Antenna2. External Speaker/ Microphone/Charge Jack 3. Backlit LCD Display4. Channel Up/Down Buttons 5. Lock Button 6. Mode/Power Button 7. Speaker/Microphone 8. Call Button 9. Light/Max Range Button 10. Talk Button 11. Volume Up/Down Buttons 12. Wrist Strap Connec...
Page 4 - Backlit LCD Display
Product Features A3 Introduction Backlit LCD Display Features • 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only. • 38 Privacy Codes • 10 Channel NOAAAll Hazards Radio • Hands-FreeOperation (VOX) • Scan Channel, privacy code • Backlit LCD Display • Call Alert Five selectable t...
Page 5 - Caring for Your microTALK; Your microTALK; Rechargeable Batteries and Charger; Release belt clip and pull up.
Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Caring for Your microTALK ® Radio • Your microTALK ® radio will give you years of trouble-free service if cared for properly. Handle the radio gently. Keep the radio awayfrom dust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoidexposure to e...
Page 6 - Using Your Radio; Quick Start
2 Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack • To attach a speaker/microphone:1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge tab on top of your microTALK ® radio. 2. Insert the plug into the speaker/microphone/charge jack. To connect a wall charger/adapter:1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge tab on top of your microTA...
Page 7 - Turning on Your microTALK
Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Operation Turning on Your microTALK ® Radio • Press and hold the Mode/Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radiois on . Your microTALK ® radio is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio isalways in Stand...
Page 8 - To Select a Channel
Using Your Radio Operation To Select a Channel • With the radio on , select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button. Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate. Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS/GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only.Channe...
Page 10 - microTALK
Using Your Radio Operation microTALK ® Range • Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions. In flat, open country your radio will 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 further reduc...
Page 11 - CTCSS Privacy Codes
Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Operation CTCSS Privacy Codes • CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codesto reduce interference from other users on the channel. If you are using a privacy code, both radios ...
Page 12 - Mode Functions; NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels
Operation Mode Functions NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels • You can use your microTALK ® radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area. To listen to all hazards radio channels:1. Press the Mode button until the All Hazards Radio icon and the currently selected AllHazar...
Page 13 - Channel Scan
Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Operation 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 isdisplayed with letters “LE” and a Number1 through 5, with Number 5 being themost se...
Page 15 - Privacy Code Scan
Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Operation Privacy Code Scan • Your microTALK ® radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (00 through 38) within one channel. To scan privacy codes:1. While in Standby mode, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to choose the channel on which you w...
Page 17 - Five Call Tone Settings
Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Operation 13 Five Call Tone Settings • You can choose between five different Call Tone Settings to transmit a call alert. To change a call tone setting:1. Press the Mode/Power button until the letter “C” and the current call tone number (01 through 05) is di...
Page 18 - General Specifications
14 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 commu...
Page 19 - IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED; Safety Information for microTALK
Operation Warranty Introduction 15 IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED • 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 or 15 through...
Page 20 - Product Service Questions; Product Service
16 Product Service Questions • If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product, or if you need to order replacementparts… Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCTTO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1. For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. If your p...
Page 21 - Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:; Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.; 0-Day Warranty on GA-3ANC Rechargeable Batteries; Cobra
17 Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s) & Charger • For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK ® radios and charger, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects inworkmanship and materials for a period of one year from the d...
Page 22 - Nothing; Comes Close to a Cobra
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® English For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com PR260-2WX VP-D-FINALB_With_Edits 5/26/06 11:23 AM Page 1
