Cobra microTALK CXT90 User Manual

Introduction
©2008 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 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
Customer Assistance
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Belt Clip
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Part No. 480-466-P
English
Version A
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
CXT90

Cobra microTALK CXT90 Specifications

General

Channels	22
Weather Radio	Yes
Privacy Codes	121
VOX	Yes
Battery Life	Up to 10 hours
Weather Alerts	Yes
Power Source	Rechargeable battery
Water Resistance	Water Resistant

Summary

Introduction to Cobra microTALK® Radio

Making Life Easier and Safer

Highlights the convenience and numerous uses of the microTALK radio for communication.

Secure Your microTALK® Radio

Explains how to use the belt clip for easy and secure carrying of the radio.

Customer Assistance and Support

Provides contact information for automated help desk and customer assistance operators.

International Assistance

Directs users outside the U.S.A. to contact their local dealer for assistance.

Product Features and Specifications

Key Features Overview

Lists the radio's features including channels, privacy codes, VOX, and scan functions.

Backlit LCD Display Explained

Details the icons, indicators, and numbers displayed on the LCD screen.

FCC Licensing Requirements

Informs users about the FCC license requirement for GMRS channels.

Product Warranty and Trademark Information

Outlines the one-year warranty, battery warranty, and trademark acknowledgements.

Operation and Maintenance

Caring for Your microTALK® Radio

Provides guidelines for proper handling, storage, and environmental care of the radio.

Rechargeable Batteries and Charger Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing batteries and connecting the charger.

Basic Radio Operation

Connecting Accessories and Charger

Instructions on how to connect speaker/microphone accessories and the charger.

Quick Start Guide

Essential steps to turn on the radio, select a channel, and communicate.

Understanding Battery Status and Power Saving

Explains the battery low indicator and the auto battery save feature.

Communicating and Selecting Channels

Guide on how to talk, listen, and choose a communication channel.

Advanced Operation Features

Receiving Transmissions and Adjusting Volume

How to listen for transmissions, adjust volume, and use the call alert button.

Display Illumination and Auto Squelch

Instructions for illuminating the display and understanding auto squelch.

Lock Function and Range Extender

How to activate the lock function and extend the radio's range.

Understanding Radio Range

Factors influencing communication range, including terrain and obstacles.

Mode Functions and Privacy Codes

Navigating Mode Functions

How to cycle through and select various radio features using the Mode function.

Introduction to Privacy Codes

Explains CTCSS and DCS privacy code systems for reducing interference.

Setting CTCSS Privacy Codes

Step-by-step guide to select Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System codes.

Advanced Mode Functions

Setting DCS Privacy Codes

Step-by-step guide to select Digitally Coded Squelch codes.

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) Setup

Instructions for enabling and using the hands-free VOX feature.

Configuring VOX Sensitivity

How to adjust the VOX sensitivity level for optimal voice activation.

Scanning Features

Channel Scanning Procedure

Guide on how to automatically scan through all available channels.

Privacy Code Scanning

How to scan privacy codes within a selected channel.

Call Alerts and Confirmation Tones

Selecting Call Tone Settings

How to choose from five different call alert tones.

Configuring Roger Beep

Instructions for turning the Roger Beep confirmation tone on or off.

General Specifications and Safety

FRS/GMRS Frequency Compatibility

Details frequency allocations and compatibility between different radio models.

FCC License and Operation Notice

Important information regarding FCC license requirements and radio operation.

RF Exposure and Safe Usage

Provides guidelines on radio frequency exposure and normal operating position.

Product Service and Support

Getting Help with Product Operation

Instructions on what to do if you have questions or missing parts.

Factory Service for US Customers

Procedure for obtaining factory service, including warranty repair requirements.

International Service Information

Guidance for customers outside the U.S.A. to obtain product service information.