Cobra RX680 - User Manual

Owner’s Manual
Printed in China
Part No. KEM-ML44000
English
TWO-WAY
RADIO MODEL
RX680
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
Limited One-Year Warranty
Altis Global Limited warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that this product and
the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a
period of one year from the date of rst consumer purchase. During this period, Altis will,
repair or replace, at its sole option and discretion, this product or any defective parts. Altis’
liability hereunder shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective part or parts,
and such correction shall constitute a fulllment of all of Altis’ warranties hereunder.
This limited warranty is only valid for the original consumer purchaser in limited jurisdictions
and is not transferrable. This limited warranty will automatically terminate prior to expiration
if this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party. The product must be
purchased from Altis or an authorized dealer or the warranty is void. This limited warranty is
valid only for products purchased and utilized in specic jurisdictions. Please visit our
website at www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for a list of jurisdictions wherein this limited
warranty is valid.
This limited warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of
God, accident, commercial use or modication of, or to any part of this product. This
warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation;
ordinary wear and tear; or attempted alterations or repairs by anyone other than Altis or
someone authorized by Altis to do warranty work. Any unauthorized alterations or repairs
will void this warranty. This limited warranty does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL
FAULTS. This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number or date stamp
has been altered, defaced or removed from this product. This limited warranty does not
cover product purchased or utilized in a jurisdiction not covered.
The procedure for obtaining service and support, and the applicability of this warranty, will
vary depending on the country or jurisdiction in which you purchase and utilize the product.
For details on obtaining product service, support and other warranty information please visit
www.cobrawalkietalkie.com.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state and country to country.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, ALTIS MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALTIS EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS
EXPRESSED WARRANTY.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. ALTIS SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND/OR COSTS OF LITIGATION, FOR BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. ALTIS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT OR BY THE PRODUCT TO PERFORM, INCLUDING ANY
LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
ALTIS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A
THIRD PARTY. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT, OR A CLAIM
MADE, UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR AS A TORT CLAIM (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT
PRODUCT LIABILITY), A CONTRACT CLAIM, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM. THIS LIMITATION
CANNOT BE WAIVED OR AMENDED BY ANY PERSON. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL
BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF ALTIS OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ALTIS HAS BEEN
ADVISED BY YOU OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
and do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.
Provided that the product was purchased from Altis itself or through its authorized reseller
or agent and utilized in the U.S.A., Altis will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option,
defective products, products or component parts upon delivery to the authorized Altis Global
Limited Authorized Service Center, accompanied by proof of the date of rst customer
purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service,
but the return charges, to an address in the U.S.A, will be at Altis’ expense, if the product is
under warranty.
For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your authorized local reseller or agent for warranty information.
Trademark Acknowledgment
Manufactured, distributed, or sold by Altis Global Limited, ofcial licensee for this product.
Cobra
®
, microTalk
®
, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
, and the snake design are registered
trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a
trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. All other product or service names are the
property of their respective owners.
©Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA 2019. All rights reserved.
RX680 Owner’s Manual
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
PMN: WALKIE TALKIE TWO-WAY RADIO

Summary

Trademark Acknowledgment

Introduction

Making Life Easier and Safer

Explains the convenience and various uses of the microTALK radio.

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions for Battery

Provides critical safety guidelines for handling and disposing of the radio's battery.

Customer Assistance

Product Service & Support

Details how to get help and support for Cobra branded products.

Operational Cautions

Electromagnetic Interference

Advises on potential interference and precautions for electronic devices.

Product Features

Backlit LCD Display

Caring for Your microTALK Radio

Installing Batteries

Guides on how to install or replace batteries in the radio.

Charging Batteries

Instructions for charging the radio's batteries using a USB-compatible port.

Operation

Using Your Radio

Basic steps and information for operating the radio.

Quick Start

A quick guide to powering on, selecting a channel, and communicating.

Waterproof

Details the radio's IP54 dust/splashproof rating and usage conditions.

Turning Your Radio On and Off

Instructions on how to power the radio on and off using the control knob.

Battery Low

Indicates when the radio's battery power is low and needs recharging.

Auto Battery Save

Explains the automatic power-saving mode when the radio is idle.

Communicating with Another Person

Guides on how to use the talk button and microphone for communication.

Listening for a Response

To Adjust Volume

Lock Function

Call Button

LED;S.O.S. Flashlight

Auto Squelch;Maximum Range

microTALK Range

Mode Functions

Scrolling Through the Mode Function

Explains how to navigate and select radio features using the Mode button.

Channel Selection

Details how to select channels and compatibility with other brands.

Privacy Codes

Introduces CTCSS and DCS privacy code systems for reduced interference.

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

Instructions for selecting a CTCSS privacy code for channels 1-22.

Set DCS Privacy Codes

Instructions for selecting a DCS privacy code for channels 1-22.

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

Explains how to use the hands-free VOX mode and set sensitivity.

Ten Call Tone Settings

Guides on choosing between ten different call tone settings.

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

Details the audible tone indicating the end of a transmission.

VibrAlert and Call Alert

Explains how to use VibrAlert for incoming signals or audible call tones.

Key Tone On;Off

Instructions on enabling or disabling audible tones for button presses.

Memory Location

To program a memory location

Steps to save frequently used channels and privacy code combinations.

To recall a stored memory channel location

Procedure to retrieve previously saved memory channel settings.

Channel Scan

To scan channels

Instructions on how to automatically scan all available channels.

Set High; Low Transmit Power Level

Memory Scan

To scan Memory channels

Guides on how to automatically scan stored memory channels.

NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels

To listen to All Hazards Radio channels

How to tune into NOAA weather broadcasts and select channels.

Weather (WX) Alert Mode

To turn Weather Alert On or Off

Instructions for enabling or disabling automatic weather alerts.

Emergency Alert Mode

Emergency Alert Button

How to activate the emergency alert feature and its functions.

General Specifications

Frequency Allocation and Compatibility

Details channel frequencies, power output, and code systems for compatibility.

Important Notice

Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgment

Limited One-Year Warranty

Outlines the terms and conditions of the product's one-year limited warranty.

Cobra RX680 Specifications

General

NOAA Weather Alerts	Yes
Vibrate Alert	Yes
VOX	Yes
Channels	22 Channels
Privacy Codes	121
Frequency Range	GMRS/FRS