Cobra microTALK CXT345 User Manual

Introduction
©2012 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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Belt Clip
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English
Version D
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
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Cobra microTALK CXT345 Specifications

General

Number of Channels	22
NOAA Weather Channels	Yes
VOX	Yes
Weather Alerts	Yes
Backlit Display	Yes
Vibrate Alert	Yes
Power Output	0.5 Watts
Battery Life	Up to 10 hours
Frequency Range	FRS/GMRS
Privacy Codes	121
Water Resistant	Yes

Summary

Introduction and Assistance

Belt Clip Usage

Secures the radio to clothing or bags for convenient carrying.

Customer Assistance Information

Contact details and support services for users in the USA.

Product Features and Warranty

Backlit LCD Display Overview

Details the various icons and information displayed on the radio's screen.

Limited One-Year Warranty

Terms and conditions of the manufacturer's warranty for the radio.

Radio Care and Battery Installation

Proper Radio Care

Guidelines for maintaining the radio and protecting it from damage.

Installing and Charging Batteries

Instructions for inserting batteries and using the charging jack.

Basic Operation and Communication

Quick Start and Powering On

Initial steps to turn on the radio and begin using it.

Battery Status and Auto Save

Understanding battery levels and the automatic power saving feature.

Communicating and Channel Selection

How to talk, listen, and set communication channels.

Advanced Operation Features

Volume, Call Tones, and Display Illumination

Adjusting volume, sending call alerts, and lighting the screen.

Squelch, Range Extender, and Lock

Managing noise reduction, extending range, and locking buttons.

Mode Functions - Privacy Codes

Scrolling Through Modes

Navigating the radio's menu options using the Mode button.

Understanding Privacy Codes

Explanation of CTCSS and DCS systems for reducing interference.

Setting CTCSS Privacy Codes

Step-by-step instructions to select CTCSS privacy codes.

Mode Functions - DCS and VOX

Setting DCS Privacy Codes

Guide to configuring DCS privacy codes for clearer communication.

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

Enabling and adjusting the hands-free VOX transmission feature.

Mode Functions - Scanning

Channel Scanning

How to automatically scan channels to find active transmissions.

Privacy Code Scanning

Scanning for privacy codes within a specific channel.

Mode Functions - Alerts and Weather

Call Tones and Roger Beep

Setting distinct call alerts and confirmation tones.

NOAA Weather Radio and Alerts

Listening to weather broadcasts and receiving hazard alerts.

Specifications, Licensing, and Safety

FRS/GMRS Frequency Allocation

Table of frequencies, channels, and power output for radio services.

FCC License Requirements

Important notice regarding the FCC license needed for GMRS operation.

RF Exposure and Safe Usage

Guidelines for safe radio operation and compliance with RF exposure limits.

Product Service and Support

U.S.A. Product Service

Procedures for obtaining repair or replacement for products purchased in the USA.

International Service Contact

Information for customers outside the USA to get product service.