To temporarily turn off auto squelch:
Press the button for Light/Max Range
To turn maximum range extender on:
– Press and hold the button Light/Max Range
two beeps which indicates the maximum
To turn maximum range extender off:
– Press and release the Light/Max Range
button or change channels.
The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel
Down, Weather Mode/Power and to prevent
To turn the lock on or off:
– Press and hold the button for Lock
or request. When in mode, off Lock
the icon will be displayed.Lock
Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
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
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.
Staying in touch with your family and friends is
convenient and easy when using your microTALK
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.
when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.
The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse, or
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Caring for 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
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
• 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.
To charge batteries in radio:
1. Check to see that the batteries have been
2. Insert the cable into the charge jack located at
3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.
Both radios must be tuned to the same
channel/privacy code to communicate.
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
If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the
radio will automatically switch to mode Power Save
This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive
Communicating with Another Person
1. TalkPress and hold the button.
2. With the microphone about two inches (5 cm) from
your mouth, speak in a normal voice.
3. TalkRelease the button when you are
You cannot receive incoming calls while
With the radio , select any of the 22 channels by on
pressing the or button. Channel Up Channel Down
Both radios must be tuned to the
same channel to communicate.
while charging if the radio is on.
Both radios must be tuned to the
same channel to communicate.
Release the button to receive incoming Talk
transmissions. Your microTALK
in mode while the Standby Talk, Call or Weather
Press the or Volume Up Volume
A double beep sound is used to indicate
the minimum and maximum volume levels
Press and release the button. Call
The other person will hear a three second call
tone. This tone is used only to establish voice
Press and release the button Light/Max Range
to illuminate the display.
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
radio will automatically mute weak transmissions
and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached
You can temporarily turn auto squelch or turn maximum range off on
extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the
maximum range of your radio.
See page 11 on how to select between
Remember, yo ca acu n hieve maximum
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Scrolling Through the Mode Function
By scrolling through the function, you will be able to Mode
select or turn preferred features of your microTALKon
scrolling through the function, your radio features Mode
will be displayed in the same predetermined order:
Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan
Set DCS Privacy Code Scan
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 transmitting 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.
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Maximum range may vary and is based on
unobstructed line-of-sight communication
5. Buttons Channel Up/Down
12. Wrist Strap Connection
1. Battery Level Indicator
10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers
13. Receive/Transmit Icon
See for frequency allocations.page 13
• Battery Level Indicator
Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging
Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.
1. Press and hold the button to turn on your radio.Mode/Power
2. Channel Up Channel Down Press the or button to select a
3. Talk Press and hold the button while speaking into the
4. Talk When finished talking, release the button and listen for
Turning on Your microTALK
Press and hold the button until you hear Mode/Power
a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on. Your
radio is now in mode, ready to Standby
receive transmissions. The radio is normally in
Standby Talk, Call mode except when the or
Weather buttons are pressed.
The battery charge status is shown on the display. Four
bars indicates fully charged.
For charging microTALK radio(s) 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.
If charging light is not , check position of radio. Radio on
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 when off
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 while being charged.off
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.
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In this user’s guide, you should find 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.
For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, PLEASE
CONTACT COBRA FIRST… do not return this product to the retail store. The
contact information for Cobra will vary depending on the country in which you
purchased and uses the product. For the latest contact information, please go
to www.cobra.com/support or call 1-800-543-1608.
If your product should require factory service, please go to
www.cobra.com/support and follow the instructions.
