Cobra microTALK CX312 User Manual

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.
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.
Owner’s Manual
Belt Clip
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
CX312

Cobra microTALK CX312 Specifications

General

Channels	22
Privacy Codes	121
Power Output	0.5 Watts
NOAA Weather Channels	Yes
VOX	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes
Weather Alerts	Yes
Waterproof	No
Frequency Range	462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz
Battery Type	Rechargeable NiMH
Battery Life	Up to 8 hours

Summary

Introduction and Product Overview

Making Life Easier and Safer

Explains the convenience and various uses of the microTALK radio for staying in touch.

Belt Clip Feature

Describes how to use the belt clip for secure and easy carrying of the radio.

Product Features and Specifications

Key Features Overview

Lists the main features including channels, weather radio, privacy codes, and VOX.

Backlit LCD Display Icons

Details the various icons displayed on the radio's LCD screen and their meanings.

FCC Licensing Information

Provides important information regarding FCC licensing requirements for GMRS frequencies.

Radio Care and Setup

Caring for Your microTALK Radio

Provides guidelines on handling the radio gently and protecting it from dust and extreme temperatures.

Installing and Charging Batteries

Instructions for installing batteries and charging them using the radio's charge jack.

Basic Operation

Quick Start Guide

Step-by-step instructions for turning on the radio, selecting channels, and communicating.

Powering On and Battery Status

How to turn on the radio and interpret the battery charge status indicator.

Communicating with Others

Explains how to press the talk button, speak into the microphone, and listen for a response.

Channel Selection

Guides users on how to select any of the 22 available channels for communication.

Advanced Operation Features

Listening and Volume Adjustment

How to listen for transmissions and adjust the volume level using dedicated buttons.

Display Illumination and Lock Function

Instructions for illuminating the display and locking/unlocking the radio's buttons.

Understanding Radio Range and Squelch

Explains how squelch works and factors affecting the radio's communication range.

Mode Functions: Privacy Codes

Navigating Mode Functions

Describes how to scroll through and select various radio features using the Mode function.

Setting CTCSS Privacy Codes

Step-by-step guide on selecting CTCSS privacy codes for clearer communication.

Mode Functions: VOX and DCS

Setting DCS Privacy Codes

Instructions on how to select DCS privacy codes to reduce interference.

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

Explains the VOX feature for hands-free transmission and its sensitivity settings.

Setting VOX Sensitivity

Details on adjusting the VOX sensitivity level to optimize hands-free operation.

Mode Functions: Scanning

Channel Scan Operation

How to use the channel scan feature to automatically search for active channels.

Privacy Code Scan

Guides on scanning CTCSS or DCS privacy codes within a selected channel.

Mode Functions: Alerts and Tones

Call Tone and Roger Beep Settings

How to set call tones and enable/disable the roger beep confirmation tone.

Weather Radio and Alert Modes

Instructions for listening to weather channels and activating weather alerts.