Cobra microTALK PR561 BLT PR562 BLT

Introduction

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.

Belt Clip ?

Secure your microTALK® radio while on the go. Carrying your microTALK® radio with you is easy when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap. The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse, or backpack.

Customer Assistance

Product Service & Support

For any questions about operating this new Cobra branded product, PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST... do not return this product to the retail store. The contact information for support will vary depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product.

To obtain warranty service or other information for products purchased from Altis itself or through its authorized reseller or agent and utilized in the U.S.A., please call our consumer support line at (866) 721-3805, or email us at support@altistec.com. You will receive instructions on how to ship the products at your expense to an Altis Global Limited Authorized Service Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; and, most importantly; (c) your address and telephone number.

For warranty and customer service information outside the US, please contact your local dealer.

For further information needed on its features, please visit www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for frequently asked questions and the electronic manual.

©2018 Altis Global Limited, Atlanta, GA USA.

Product Features

Radio Components

• 1. Antenna
• 2. External Speaker/ Microphone/ USB Charge Jack ?
• 3. Mode/Power Button ⚡
• 4. Call/Lock Button ??
• 5. Channel Up/Down Button ⬆️⬇️
• 6. Backlit LCD Display ?️
• 7. Speaker/Microphone ??
• 8. Volume Up/Down Button ??
• 9. LED Light Button ?
• 10. Talk Button ?️
• 11. Memory/Escape Button ?
• 12. Max Range Hi/Lo Button ?
• 13. Scan Button ?
• 14. Wrist Strap Connection
• 15. Belt Clip ?
• 16. Battery Compartment ?
• 17. Battery Door Latch
• 18. Rubberized Grips
• 19. LED Flashlight ?
• 20. Weather Button ☀️

Backlit LCD Display

Features

• 22 Channels
• 10 Channel Weather Radio ☀️
• Bluetooth® compatible ? headset pairing
• Weather Alert ⚠️
• 121 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS codes/ 83 DCS codes)
• Hands-Free Operation (VOX)
• VibrAlert® Silent Paging ?
• Scan Channels, privacy codes ?
• Backlit LCD Display ?️
• LED Flashlight ?
• Call Alert Ten selectable tones ?
• Button Lock ?
• Speaker/ Microphone/ Charge Jack ??
• Roger Beep Selectable On/Off
• Battery/Power Saver ?⚡
• Keystroke Tones
• Battery Level Indicator ?
• Low Battery Audible Alert ?❗
• Auto Squelch
• Maximum Range Extender ?
• Belt Clip ?

LCD Icons

• 1. Battery Level Indicator ?
• 2. Roger Beep Icon
• 3. VOX Icon
• 4. Weather Icon ☀️
• 5. Lock Icon ?
• 6. Hi/Low Power Icon ⬆️⬇️
• 7. DCS/CTCSS Icons
• 8. Scan/Memory Icon ??
• 9. Weather Alert Icon ⚠️
• 10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers
• 11. Power Saver Icon ⚡
• 12. Channel Numbers
• 13. Receive/Transmit Icon ?
• 14. Memory Channel Number ?
• 15. VibrAlert® / Call Alert Icon ??
• 16. Key Tone Icon
• 17. Bluetooth Icon ?

Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.

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 away from dust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.

Installing Batteries

To install or replace batteries:

• 1. Remove belt clip ? by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.
• 2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover.
• 3. Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings ➕➖.
• 4. Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip ?.
• Important: Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
• Important: Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Important: Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.

To charge batteries in radio:

• 1. Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly ?.
• 2. Insert the cable into the charge jack ? located at the top of the radio.
• 3. Plug the cable into USB power source.

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.

Operation

Using Your Radio

For charging microTALK radio in desktop charger:

1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.
2. Insert the micro-USB cable into jack on back of charger.
3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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, and the light will go off when the charging is complete.

Note: To charge a single radio, you can bypass the desktop charger and simply insert the micro-USB's connector directly into the charge jack located on the top of the radio. The radio will display flashing battery icon ? while charging.

Cobra recommends your radio be turned off ? while being charged. Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.

Quick Start

1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button ⚡ 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.

Turning on Your microTALK® Radio

Press and hold the Mode/Power button ⚡ until you hear a series of audible tones indicating 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 Talk, Call or Mode/Power buttons are pressed.

Battery Low ?❗

When battery power is low, the final bar in the Battery Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice before the radio shuts off. Your batteries should be replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.

The radio will display flashing battery icon ? while charging.

Auto Battery Save ⚡

If there are no transmissions within 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

Talk Button ?️

1. Press and hold the Talk button ?️.
2. With the microphone about two inches (5 cm) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.
3. Release the Talk button when you have 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.

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.

See page 20 for frequency allocations.

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.

To Adjust Volume ??

Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button. A double beep sound is used to indicate the minimum and maximum volume levels (1 through 8).

Call Button ?

Press and release the Call/Lock button ??. The other person will hear a three second call tone. This tone is used only to establish voice communications.

See page 12 on how to select between ten call tone settings.

LED/S.O.S. Flashlight ?

Press and release the LED flashlight button below the Talk button to use the LED flashlight located at the bottom of the radio. To activate S.O.S. function ?, press and hold the LED flashlight button to turn on. Press and release to turn off the flashlight or S.O.S. function.

Auto Squelch/Maximum Range ?

Your microTALK® radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you've reached your Maximum Range limit.

You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on maximum range extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.

To temporarily turn off auto squelch:

Press and hold the Max Range Hi/Lo button ? for at least five seconds until you hear a beep which indicates the maximum range extender is on.

Power Settings

Press and hold the Max Range Hi/Lo button ? or change channels to return to Standby mode ⏳.

To turn maximum range extender on:

Press the Max Range Hi/Lo button ? for less than five seconds. Hi icon ⬆️ will be displayed. (High power is not valid on channels 8~14)

To turn maximum range extender off:

Press Max Range Hi/Lo button ? until Low icon ⬇️ displayed.

Lock Function ?

The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel Down, Volume Up, Volume Down and Mode/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.

To turn the lock on or off:

Press and hold the Call/Lock button ?? for two seconds. A beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.

microTALK® Range ?

Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

• Maximum Range: 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.
• Reduced Range: Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the range of the radio.
• On Channels 8 through 14, your radio automatically switches to low power, which will limit the range the radio can communicate.

Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender. See page 4 for details.

Operation

Mode Functions

Scrolling Through the Mode Function

By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK® radio. When scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order:

• Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
• Set DCS Privacy Codes
• Set Vox On/Off
• Set Vox Sensitivity
• Set Call Tones 1-10 ?
• Set VibrAlert On/Off ?
• Set Roger Beep On/Off
• Set Key Tones On/Off
• Set Bluetooth On/Off ?
• Set iVox Sensitivity (only valid when a Bluetooth headset connected)

Privacy Codes

Your microTALK® radio incorporates two 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 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121 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/Power button ⚡ until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display. (00 through 38)
2. 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.
3. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button ⬆️⬇️ to select a privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.
4. When your desired CTCSS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:
   • a. Press the Mode/Power button ⚡ to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
   • b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button ?️?? to return to Standby mode ⏳.
   • c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode ⏳.

Set DCS Privacy Codes

To select a DCS privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power button ⚡ until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display (00 through 83).
2. If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the DCS icon and "OFF." To switch from CTCSS to DCS, 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.
3. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button ⬆️⬇️ to select a DCS privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.
4. When DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:
   • a. Press the Mode/Power button ⚡ to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
   • b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button ?️?? to return to Standby mode ⏳.
   • c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode ⏳.

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.

To turn VOX mode on or off:

1. Press the Mode/Power 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 button ⬆️⬇️ to turn VOX On or Off.
3. Choose one of the following:
   • a. Press the Mode/Power button ⚡ to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
   • b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button ?️?? to return to Standby mode ⏳.
   • c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode ⏳.

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 is displayed with letters "L" and a Number 1 through 5, with Number 5 being the most sensitive level and Number 1 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/Power button ⚡ to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
   • b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button ?️?? to return to Standby mode ⏳.
   • c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode ⏳.

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 18 for memory location scan.)

To program a memory location:

1. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button ? until Memory icon and the Memory Location blink 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 MEM/ESC button ? to enter a new memory location or edit an already programmed memory location.
4. The channel numbers will flash on the display.
5. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button ⬆️⬇️ to select a channel (1 through 22).
6. Press the MEM/ESC button ?. The CTCSS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display.
7. Choose one of the following:
   • a. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button ⬆️⬇️ to select a CTCSS privacy code (00 through 38) for the channel.
   • b. Press the MEM/ESC 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 (00 through 83) for the channel.
8. If "oF" 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.
9. Choose one of the following:
   • a. Press the MEM/ESC button ? to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location. Radio then proceeds to next memory location, which will blink.
   • b. Press the MEM/ESC button ? to save the current state of the Set Memory Function, then press and hold the MEM/ESC button ? until return to Standby mode ⏳.

To recall a stored memory channel location:

1. Press the MEM/ESC button ?, the Memory icon and the memory location number show 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 MEM/ESC button ? to return to Standby mode ⏳ on the selected memory location.

Ten Call Tone Settings ?

You can choose between ten 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 10) is displayed. The current call tone will sound for three seconds.
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/Power button ⚡ to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
   • b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button ?️?? to return to Standby mode ⏳.
   • c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode ⏳.

VibrAlert® and Call Alert ??

Your microTALK® radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone or an audible tone with VibrAlert®.

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" ring only) is displayed.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button ⬆️⬇️ to 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 Talk or Call/Lock button ?️?? to return to Standby mode ⏳.
   • c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode ⏳.

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

Your listener will hear an audible tone 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:

1. Press the Mode/Power button ⚡ until the Roger Beep icon flashes. The current on or off setting is displayed.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button ⬆️⬇️ to select roger beep on or off.
3. Choose one of the following:
   • a. Press the Mode/Power button ⚡ to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
   • b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button ?️?? to return to Standby mode ⏳.
   • c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode ⏳.

Key Tone On/Off

When Key Tone is On, an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed.

To turn key tone on or off:

1. Current key tone status On/Off will flash.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button ⬆️⬇️ to select key tone on or off.
3. Choose one of the following:
   • a. Press the Mode/Power button ⚡ to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
   • b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button ?️?? to return to Standby mode ⏳.
   • c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode ⏳.

Bluetooth On/Off ?

When Bluetooth is On, it can pair any compatible Bluetooth headset automatically. Once a Bluetooth headset connected, your microTALK® radio can be used “hands-free”, automatically transmitting when you speak to the microphone of the Bluetooth headset. You can set the iVOX sensitivity level for Microphone of Bluetooth Headset to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. (See page 15 for iVOX sensitivity settings.)

To turn Bluetooth feature on or off:

1. Press the Mode/Power button ⚡ until the Bluetooth icon ? flashes on display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.
2. Press either Channel Up or Channel Down button ⬆️⬇️ to select Bluetooth On or Off.
3. Choose one of the following:
   • a. Press the Mode/Power button ⚡ to enter the Standby mode ⏳.
   • b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button ?️?? to return to Standby mode ⏳.
   • c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode ⏳.

After turned on, a flashing Bluetooth icon ? is displayed, the radio is now in Standby Pairing mode.

In order to save power, you may turn the Bluetooth feature Off if no Bluetooth Headset needed to connect.

Pairing Bluetooth headset

To avoid pairing to wrong device, please switch off all other Bluetooth devices before pairing process.

Bluetooth Icon (Flashing/Solid)

1. Follow the Bluetooth headset manufacturer's instruction to enable its Bluetooth function and enter to pairing mode.
2. Once the Bluetooth function is enabled, the radio will try to search and pair any compatible Bluetooth headset. Successful pairing will be indicated by a solid Bluetooth icon ? displayed.
3. Go to www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for compatibility information. Work best on Plantronics Voyager V5200 and M165, Motorola H720x & Jabra SUPREME Bluetooth headsets.
4. Once a Bluetooth headset connected, iVOX mode is ready to use. You may speak to the microphone of the Bluetooth headset, it will be transmitting automatically.

iVOX Sensitivity (For Bluetooth Headset)

You can set the iVOX sensitivity level for Microphone of Bluetooth Headset to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

To adjust iVOX sensitivity for Microphone of Bluetooth Headset:

1. After connected to a Bluetooth headset, press the Mode/Power button ⚡ until the Bluetooth icon ? flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed. (iVOX sensitivity level menu will be valid only when a Bluetooth headset connected.)
2. The current iVOX sensitivity level is displayed with letters "A" and a Number 1 through 20, with Number 20 being the most sensitivity level and Number 1 being the least sensitivity level.
3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button ⬆️⬇️ to change the setting.
4. Press Scan button ? to save the current value of the sensitivity.

Note: The default iVOX sensitivity is 12

Channel Scan ?

Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan channels.

To scan channels:

1. Press and release the Scan button ?, the Scan icon and the channel numbers appear on the display.
2. Press and hold the Scan button ? to begin 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 4 seconds.

During scanning (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.
• c. Press and hold the Scan button ? to return to Standby ⏳.

Privacy Code Scan ?

Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83) within one channel. Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time.

To scan privacy codes:

1. While in Standby mode ⏳, press and release the Scan button ? twice (CTCSS) or three times (DCS) until the CTCSS or DCS icon and numbers are flashing.
2. Press and hold the Scan button ? to begin scanning privacy codes within the selected channel.

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 will remain on that channel/privacy code for 6 seconds.

During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:

• a. Press and hold the Talk button ?️ to communicate on that privacy code within the selected channel. Your radio will remain on that privacy code and return to Standby mode ⏳.
• b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button ⬆️⬇️ to resume scanning.
• c. Press and hold the Scan button ? to return to Standby ⏳.

Memory Scan ??

Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan the stored memory locations. (See page 10 for setting memory locations)

To scan memory locations:

1. Make sure 2 or more memory locations programmed already.
2. Press and release the MEM/ESC button ? to enter Memory mode from Standby mode ⏳. Memory icon and the Memory Location show on the display.
3. Press and release the Scan button ?, Scan icon and Memory icon will be displayed simultaneously and then begin scanning stored channel locations.

The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when Memory Scan is On. Your radio will continue to scan memory locations and stop as an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that stored channel/ privacy code for 6 seconds.

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 Weather button ☀️ until the All Hazards Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel are displayed.
2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button ⬆️⬇️ to change All Hazards Radio channels.
3. The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.
4. To exit All Hazards Radio, press and hold the Weather button ☀️ until "All Hazards Radio" icon is off.

*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

Weather (WX) Alert Mode ⚠️

Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically receive NOAA weather signals and warnings from designated weather broadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA.

This feature is set to OFF by default.

Make sure the strongest Weather channel is selected for your area using the channel selection in the previous menu.

To turn Weather Alert On or Off:

1. Press the Weather button ☀️ twice until the Weather Alert icon flashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.
2. Press the Channel Up and Channel Down button ⬆️⬇️ to turn Weather Alert On or Off.
3. Press and hold the Weather button ☀️ again to save the new setting and exit the Weather Alert Mode and return to Standby mode ⏳.

General Specifications

Frequency Allocation

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's 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 (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.

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 (1 inch) 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.

Cet appareil est conforme aux normes RSS exemptes de licence ISEDC. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable de l'appareil. En vertu des réglementations ISEDC, cet émetteur radio ne peut fonctionner qu'avec une antenne d'un type et un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par l'ISEDC. Pour réduire les interférences radio potentielles avec d'autres utilisateurs, le type d'antenne et son gain doivent être choisis de manière à ce que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (e.i.r.p.) ne soit pas supérieure à celle nécessaire à une communication réussie.

Le demandeur est responsable de fournir des instructions appropriées à l'utilisateur du dispositif radio et de toute restriction d'utilisation, y compris les limites de la durée d'exposition. Le manuel de l'utilisateur doit fournir des instructions d'installation et d'utilisation, ainsi que des conditions d'utilisation spéciales, pour assurer la conformité avec les limites de champ de SAR et / ou RF. Par exemple, la distance de conformité doit être clairement indiquée dans le manuel d'utilisation.

Important: Exigences de la FCC/ISEDC concernant l'exposition aux champs électro-magnétiques RF (radiofréquences):

En ce qui concerne le fonctionnement de l'appareil porté sur le corps de l'utilisateur, les tests effectués ont permis de vérifier que cet émetteur-récepteur satisfait aux directives FCC/ISEDC limitant l'exposition aux champs électromagnétiques RF lorsqu'il est utilisé avec les accessoires Cobra fournis ou conçus pour ce produit; l'utilisation d'autres accessoires peut ne pas garantir le respect des critères des directives FCC/ISEDC limitant l'exposition aux champs électromagnétiques RF. Utiliser l'appareil uniquement avec l'antenne fournie. L'emploi d'une antenne non homologuée ou modifiée, ou d'accessoires non autorisés, pourrait faire subir des dommages à l'appareil, et peut violer les prescriptions de la réglementation FCC/ISEDC.

Position normale:

Tenir l'émetteur à environ 25 mm (1 inch) de la bouche et parler normalement, l'antenne étant éloignée et dirigée vers le haut.

Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgment

Limited One-Year Warranty

Altis Global Limited warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that this product and the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase. During this period, Altis will, repair or replace, at its sole option and discretion, this product or any defective parts. Altis' liability hereunder shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective part or parts, and such correction shall constitute a fulfilment of all of Altis' warranties hereunder.

This limited warranty is only valid for the original consumer purchaser in limited jurisdictions and is not transferrable. This limited warranty will automatically terminate prior to expiration if this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party. The product must be purchased from Altis or an authorized dealer or the warranty is void. This limited warranty is valid only for products purchased and utilized in specific jurisdictions. Please visit our website at www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for a list of jurisdictions wherein this limited warranty is valid.

This limited warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God, accident, commercial use or modification of, or to any part of this product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation; ordinary wear and tear; or attempted alterations or repairs by anyone other than Altis or someone authorized by Altis to do warranty work. Any unauthorized alterations or repairs will void this warranty. This limited warranty does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number or date stamp has been altered, defaced or removed from this product. This limited warranty does not cover product purchased or utilized in a jurisdiction not covered.

The procedure for obtaining service and support, and the applicability of this warranty, will vary depending on the country or jurisdiction in which you purchase and utilize the product. For details on obtaining product service, support and other warranty information please visit www.cobrawalkietalkie.com.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, ALTIS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALTIS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS EXPRESSED WARRANTY.

LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. ALTIS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ATTORNEYS' FEES AND/OR COSTS OF LITIGATION, FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. ALTIS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT OR BY THE PRODUCT TO PERFORM, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ALTIS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD PARTY. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT, OR A CLAIM MADE, UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR AS A TORT CLAIM (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY), A CONTRACT CLAIM, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM. THIS LIMITATION CANNOT BE WAIVED OR AMENDED BY ANY PERSON. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF ALTIS OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ALTIS HAS BEEN ADVISED BY YOU OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.

Provided that the product was purchased from Altis itself or through its authorized reseller or agent and utilized in the U.S.A., Altis will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective products, products or component parts upon delivery to the authorized Altis Global Limited Authorized Service Center, accompanied by proof of the date of first customer 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, to an address in the U.S.A, will be at Altis' expense, if the product is under warranty.

For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.

Please contact your authorized local reseller or agent for warranty information.

Trademark Acknowledgement

Manufactured, distributed, or sold by Altis Global Limited, official licensee for this product. Cobra®, microTalk®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

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