Cobra microTALK ACXT545 User Manual

Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgment
Operation
General Specications & Licensing
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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 t 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 ashes 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 the Talk or Call/Lock button to return to
Standby mode.
To set VOX sensitivity:
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon
ashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.
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 the Talk or Call/Lock button to return to
Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to
return to Standby mode.
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.
The radio ignores specic privacy
codes while scanning channels.
General Specications
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 C D E
1 1 FRS/GMRS 462.5625 High
2 2 FRS/GMRS 462.5875 High
3 3 FRS/GMRS 462.6125 High
4 4 FRS/GMRS 462.6375 High
5 5 FRS/GMRS 462.6625 High
6 6 FRS/GMRS 462.6875 High
7 7 FRS/GMRS 462.7125 High
8 FRS 467.5625 Low
9 FRS 467.5875 Low
10 FRS 467.6125 Low
11 FRS 467.6375 Low
12 FRS 467.6625 Low
13 FRS 467.6875 Low
14 FRS 467.7125 Low
15 11 GMRS 462.5500 High
16 8 GMRS 462.5750 High
17 12 GMRS 462.6000 High
18 9 GMRS 462.6250 High
19 13 GMRS 462.6500 High
20 10 GMRS 462.6750 High
21 14 GMRS 462.7000 High
22 15 GMRS 462.7250 High
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 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
specied in 47 C.F.R. Part 95.
Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC, which should be used for station identication 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 FCC’s 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.
WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.”
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.
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, modications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC
regulations.
Normal Position
Hold the transmitter approximately 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna
pointed up and away.
MODEL ACXT545:
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.
Limited One-Year Warranty
Altis Global Limited warrants 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
rst consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the rst consumer
purchaser, and is not transferable. If the product is under warranty, it will be repaired or
exchanged depending on the model at Altis’ sole discretion. Such remedy may be your
sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty.
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 warranty please visit
www.cobrawalkietalkie.com.
Provided that the product is 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 rst 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.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state and country to country.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product damaged by
accident; 2) In the event of misuse, ordinary wear, failure to follow directions, or
improper maintenance 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 product was
purchased or is utilized in a jurisdiction not covered by the limited warranty.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular
purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Altis shall not be liable for
any inconsequential or other damages, including without limitation, damages resulting
from the loss of use or cost of installation.
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 specic legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.
Trademark Acknowledgment
Manufactured, distributed, or sold by Altis Global Limited, ofcial 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.
©2016 Altis Global Limited, Berkeley Lake, GA, USA. All rights reserved.
For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.
90-Day Warranty on Rechargeable Batteries
For products purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Mode/Power
MEM/ESC Button
MEM/ESC Button
MEM/ESC Button
Mode/Power
Mode/Power
Mode/Power
Scan Button
Mode/Power
Channel Button
Channel Button
Channel Button
Channel Button
Channel Button
Scan Button
Channel Button
Weather Button
Channel Button
Channel Button
Channel Button
Channel Button
Channel Button
Channel Button
VOX Icon
VOX Sensitivity Level
Memory Channel
Memory Channel
10 Memory Location
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 the MEM/ESC button. Memory icon and
the Memory Location show on the display.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to select the memory location (0 through 9).
3. Press the MEM/ESC button to enter a new
memory location or edit an already programmed
memory location.
4. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to select the memory location.
5. Press the MEM/ESC button. The channel
numbers will ash on the display.
6. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to select a channel (1 through 22).
7. Press the MEM/ESC button. The CTCSS icon and
privacy code numbers will ash on the display.
8. 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 ash 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.
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 and hold the MEM/ESC button to save the current state of the
Set Memory Function and press the MEM/ESC button again return
to Standby mode.
To recall a stored memory channel location:
1. Press the MEM/ESC button until the Memory icon
and the memory location number ash on the
display.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to
select a memory location (0 through 9).
3. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button to return to
Standby mode on the selected memory location.
If a location has been programmed before,
its associated channel/privacy code will be
shown on the display.
If “oF” ashes 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.
If a location has been programmed before,
its associated channel/privacy code will
be shown on the display.
A memory location can be reprogrammed
at any time it is displayed. Press the
MEM/ESC button to begin.
Operation
Mode Functions (continued)
Call Tone Setting
Call Tone On/
Vibrate On
Call Tone On/
Vibrate Off
Roger Beep Off
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 6 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
ashes 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 6 seconds to
return to Standby mode.
Roger Beep Conrmation Tone
Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button.
This alerts the other party that you are nished 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 ashes. 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 6 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 ash.
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
Standby mode.
b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to
Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to
return to Standby mode.
Channel Scan
Your microTALK
®
radio can automatically scan channels.
To scan channels:
1. Press and release the Scan button until the Scan
icon and the channel numbers appear
on the display.
2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin 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
2 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 ashing.
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.
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 once 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 On or Off is displayed.
*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
Select Channel
Scan Privacy Codes
Scan Channels
Hazards Radio Icon
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.
To turn Weather Alert On or Off:
1. Press the Weather button twice until the
Weather Alert icon ashes 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.
Weather Button
Channel Button
This feature is set to OFF by default.
Make sure the strongest Weather
channel is selected for your area
using the NOAA All Hazards Radio
Channels selection in the
previous menu.

Cobra microTALK ACXT545 Specifications

General

Brand	Cobra
Model	microTALK ACXT545
Category	Two-Way Radio
Language	English