Cobra microTALK CXT450 User Manual

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®
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Making Life Easier and Safer
Owner’s Manual
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
CXT450
Printed in China
Part No. 480-469-P
Version A
I
ntroduction
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.
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, seven (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
Belt Clip
Customer Assistance
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6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com

Cobra microTALK CXT450 Specifications

General

Brand	Cobra
Model	microTALK CXT450
Category	Two-Way Radio
Language	English

Summary

User Support Information

Automated Help Desk Contact

Contact details for automated assistance services.

Customer Assistance Operators Contact

Contact details for human assistance operators.

Assistance Outside the U.S.A.

Instructions for users seeking support from locations outside the United States.

Product Features Overview

Safety Information for microTALK Radios

Explains RF exposure guidelines and safe usage practices for the radio.

Using Your Radio - Getting Started

Radio Charging Instructions

Quick Start Operation Guide

A concise guide to basic radio operation and initial communication setup.

Powering On Your Radio

Instructions on powering on the radio and entering standby mode.

Battery Status and Power Saving

Signal Strength and Basic Communication

Radio Operation Details

Channel Selection and Frequencies

Explains the 22 channels and their FRS/GMRS designations and frequencies.

Power Output and Squelch Settings

Radio Operation Features

Understanding Radio Range Factors

Mode Functions - Navigation and Privacy Codes

Scrolling Through Mode Functions

How to navigate and select different radio functions and settings.

Privacy Codes Explained (CTCSS/DCS)

Explanation of CTCSS and DCS privacy code systems to reduce interference.

Setting CTCSS Privacy Codes

Step-by-step guide to configure CTCSS privacy codes for specific channels.

Mode Functions - Advanced Settings

Setting DCS Privacy Codes

Step-by-step guide to configure DCS privacy codes for specific channels.

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) Setup

How to enable and configure hands-free transmission using voice activation.

Mode Functions - Memory and VOX

VOX Sensitivity Level Adjustment

How to adjust the sensitivity level for the VOX feature.

Memory Locations Feature

Introduction to the 10 memory locations for saving channels and codes.

Programming Memory Locations

Detailed steps for saving channel and privacy code combinations into memory.

Recalling Stored Memory Channels

Mode Functions - Memory and Scanning

De-programming Memory Locations

Channel Scanning Feature

Initiating Channel Scan Process

Mode Functions - Scanning

Privacy Code Scanning Feature

Initiating Privacy Code Scan

Mode Functions - Memory Scan and Call Tones

Memory Location Scanning

Initiating Memory Location Scan

Customer Assistance and Service Procedures

FCC Licensing Requirements

Crucial information about FCC licensing requirements for radio operation.

Product Service and Repair Guidance

Service for U.S.A. Purchases

Service for Outside U.S.A. Purchases

Warranty and Trademarks

Limited One-Year Product Warranty

Warranty Exclusions List