Cobra microTALK cxt235 - 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
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Belt Clip
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
CXT235

Cobra microTALK cxt235 Specifications

General

Number of Channels	22
Privacy Codes	121
Weight	7.2 ounces
NOAA Weather Channels	Yes
Weather Alerts	Yes
Waterproof	No
Display	LCD
Vibrate Alert	Yes
Hands-Free	Yes
VOX	Yes
Belt Clip	Yes
Battery Type	NiMH rechargeable
Power Source	Battery

Summary

Introduction to microTALK Radio

Belt Clip Attachment

Secures the radio using a belt clip or optional wrist strap.

Product Features and Care

Backlit LCD Display Overview

Details the components and icons shown on the radio's LCD screen.

Radio Care and Battery Management

Provides instructions for handling, cleaning, installing batteries, and charging the radio.

Basic Radio Operation

Quick Start and Powering On

Guide for initial setup, turning the radio on, and understanding standby mode.

Battery Status and Power Saving

Explains battery low indicators and the automatic power saving feature.

Communicating and Channel Selection

Instructions on how to talk, listen, and select a communication channel.

Advanced Operation Features

Volume, Call, and Display Controls

How to adjust volume, use the call button, and illuminate the display.

Auto Squelch, Range Extender, and Lock

Managing noise reduction, extending range, and preventing accidental button presses.

Understanding Radio Range

Factors affecting communication range and limitations on certain channels.

Mode Functions and Privacy Codes

Navigating Mode Functions

Overview of the sequence for accessing various radio settings and features.

CTCSS Privacy Code Setup

Detailed steps for selecting and setting CTCSS privacy codes for clearer communication.

Specific Mode Settings

DCS Privacy Code Setup

Instructions for selecting and setting DCS privacy codes to reduce interference.

NOAA Weather and Alert Functions

How to access NOAA All Hazards Radio channels and enable weather alerts.

Voice and Scan Functions

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

Enabling hands-free operation and adjusting VOX sensitivity levels.

Channel Scan Operation

How to automatically scan channels to find active transmissions.

Additional Communication Features

Privacy Code Scanning

Scanning for privacy codes within a selected channel.

Call Tones and Roger Beep

Customizing call alerts and enabling the Roger Beep confirmation tone.