Cobra microTALK CXR900 - User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
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TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
CXR900
Printed in China
Part No. 480-474-P
Version A
Intro Operation Customer
Assistance
Warranty
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Introduction
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.
Carr
ying your microTALK
®
radio with
you is easy when using the belt clip.
The belt clip easily attaches to your belt,
purse or backpack.
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you
need to operate your microTALK
®
radio. If you require further
assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers
the following customer assistance services:
Automated Help Desk
English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators
English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time,
Monday through Friday (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions
English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance
English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo
@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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Cobra microTALK CXR900 Specifications

General

Channels	22
Privacy Codes	121
Weather Radio	Yes
Weather Alerts	Yes
VOX	Yes
Display	LCD
Vibrate Alert	Yes
Backlit Display	Yes
Hands-Free	Yes
Built-in Flashlight	Yes
Frequency Range	462-467 MHz
Range	Up to 35 miles
Power Source	Rechargeable battery
Weight	0.25 lbs

Summary

Introduction to Cobra microTALK Radio

Customer Assistance in the U.S.A.

Provides contact details for automated help, operators, and technical assistance.

Using Your Radio

Charging the Radio

Instructions for charging the radio using the desktop charger or wall adapter.

Turning the Radio On

Steps to power on the radio and enter Standby mode.

Basic Communication Procedure

Step-by-step guide on how to talk and listen to another person.

Using Your Radio: Channels and Buttons

Channel Selection and Allocation

Explains how to select channels and FRS/GMRS compatibility.

Listening for Incoming Transmissions

Adjusting Power Output (Hi-Low)

How to select high, medium, or low power output for different ranges.

Using Your Radio: Rewind and Mode Functions

Rewind-Say-Again Playback and Recording

Detailed steps for playing back and recording messages with Rewind-Say-Again.

Navigating Mode Functions

Mode Functions: Privacy Codes

Understanding Privacy Codes (CTCSS;DCS)

Explains CTCSS and DCS privacy codes and their use for clear communication.

Setting CTCSS Privacy Codes

Step-by-step guide to select CTCSS privacy codes for a channel.

Setting DCS Privacy Codes

Step-by-step guide to select DCS privacy codes for a channel.

Mode Functions: NOAA and VOX

Listening to NOAA All Hazards Radio

Using Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

How to enable and configure VOX for hands-free operation.

Setting VOX Sensitivity Level

Adjusting the sensitivity level for the VOX feature.

Mode Functions: Memory Locations

Programming Memory Locations

Step-by-step instructions for saving channel and privacy code settings.

Mode Functions: Channel and Privacy Code Scan

Scanning All Channels

Mode Functions: Privacy Code Scan

Scanning Privacy Codes Within a Channel

Mode Functions: Memory Location Scan

Scanning Programmed Memory Locations

General Specifications and FCC License

FRS;GMRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility

Details frequency allocations and compatibility between different Cobra models.

FCC License Requirement for GMRS

Explains the necessity of an FCC license for GMRS operation.

microTALK Radio RF Exposure Safety

Product Service and Support

Product Service Questions

Product Service for U.S.A. Purchases