Cobra microTALK CXT280 - User Manual

Introduction
©2013 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
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.
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 5:30 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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English
Version B
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
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Summary

Introduction and Getting Started

Customer Assistance

Offers customer assistance services via automated help desk and operators for support.

Product Features, Warranty, and Trademarks

Key Product Features

Backlit LCD Display Icons

Identifies and explains the meaning of various icons on the backlit LCD display.

Limited One-Year Warranty

Details the one-year warranty for Cobra microTALK radios and chargers purchased in the U.S.A.

Care and Maintenance

Battery Installation and Charging

Step-by-step guide for replacing batteries and charging the radio in the desktop charger.

Getting Started: Basic Operation

Quick Start Guide

Communicating and Channel Selection

Mode Functions and Privacy Codes

Privacy Code System Overview

Configuring Privacy and Weather Features

Setting CTCSS and DCS Privacy Codes

Step-by-step guide to select CTCSS or DCS privacy codes for communication.

Weather Alert and NOAA Channels

Advanced Mode Configurations

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

Instructions for enabling hands-free communication using VOX and setting sensitivity.

Channel Scanning

General Specifications and Licensing

FRS;GMRS Frequency Allocation

FCC License Requirements

Information regarding the FCC license requirement for GMRS operation.

RF Exposure Safety Information

Guidelines and warnings related to radio frequency (RF) exposure safety.

Cobra microTALK CXT280 Specifications

General

Number of Channels	22
Privacy Codes	121
Range	Up to 28 miles
Water Resistance	IP54
NOAA Weather Channels	Yes
VOX	Yes
Call Alert	Yes
Battery Life	Up to 10 hours
Weather Alerts	Yes
Frequency Range	462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz