Cobra microTALK CXT390 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
CXT390

Cobra microTALK CXT390 Specifications

General

Brand	Cobra
Model	microTALK CXT390
Category	Two-Way Radio
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Making Life Easier and Safer

Overview of microTALK radio uses and benefits for staying connected.

Secure your microTALK® radio

Instructions on how to carry the radio using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.

Caring for Your microTALK® Radio

Installing Batteries

Step-by-step guide for inserting or replacing AA batteries, including warnings.

To charge batteries in radio

Instructions for charging batteries via the radio's charge jack using a USB cable.

Using Your Radio

Battery Status Indicator

Explains how to read battery charge status and low battery warnings.

Auto Power Save

Describes the Power Save mode activation and its effect on radio function.

Communicating with Another Person

Guides on how to talk, transmit, and receive, including microphone usage.

To Select a Channel

Instructions on how to choose a channel and information on channel ranges.

Using Your Radio

Listening for a Response

How to receive transmissions by releasing the Talk button.

To Adjust Volume

Instructions on increasing or decreasing volume using the Volume Up/Down buttons.

Call Button

How to use the Call button to send a call tone.

To Illuminate Display

How to turn on the display illumination using the Light/Max Range button.

Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

Explains auto-squelch and how to temporarily turn it off or enable maximum range extender.

Lock Function

Details on how to lock/unlock buttons to prevent accidental operation.

microTALK® Range

Factors affecting radio range and how to optimize it.

Mode Functions

Scrolling Through the Mode Function

Overview of accessing and navigating through various radio features via the Mode function.

Privacy Codes

Explanation of CTCSS and DCS privacy codes for reducing interference.

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

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

Mode Functions

Set DCS Privacy Codes

Step-by-step guide to selecting DCS privacy codes for communication.

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

How to use the VOX feature for hands-free transmission and its sensitivity settings.

To set VOX sensitivity

Guide to adjusting the VOX sensitivity level for optimal voice activation.

Mode Functions

Channel Scan

How to automatically scan all channels to find transmissions.

Privacy Code Scan

How to scan privacy codes within a selected channel to find active conversations.

Mode Functions

Five Call Tone Settings

How to select one of five different call alert tones.

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

How to turn the Roger Beep confirmation tone on or off.

NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

Instructions for listening to NOAA weather radio broadcasts.

Weather (WX) Alert Mode

How to enable automatic alerts for NOAA weather and emergency broadcasts.