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To temporarily turn off auto squelch:

Press the Max Range Hi/Lo button for

less than ve seconds.

To turn maximum range extender on:

– Press and hold the Max Range Hi/Lo button

for at least ve seconds until you hear

two beeps which indicates the maximum

range extender is on.

To turn maximum range extender off:

– Press and release the Max Range Hi/Lo

button or change channels.

Lock Function

The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel

Down, Volume Up, Volume Down and Mode/Power

buttons to prevent accidental operation.

To turn the lock on or off:

– Press and hold the Lock/Lock button for

two seconds.

A double beep sound is used to conrm your lock on

or off request. When in Lock mode,

the Lock icon will be displayed.

microTALK

Range

Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

In at, open country your radio will

operate at maximum range.

Buildings and foliage in the path of the

signal can reduce the range of the radio.

Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further

reduce the range of the radio.

On FRS Channels 8 through 14, your radio

automatically switches to low power, which

will limit the range the radio can communicate.

Insert Batteries

Radio Charger Jack

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

Introduction

Making Life Easier and Safer

Introduction

Product Features

Operation

Using Your Radio

Customer Assistance

Product Service & Support

Belt Clip

Backlit LCD Display

Features

• 22 Channels

Seven shared

with FRS/GMRS,

seven FRS only,

eight GMRS only.

• 10 Channel

Weather Radio

• Weather Alert

• 121 Privacy Codes

(38 CTCSS codes/

83 DCS codes)

• Hands-Free Operation

(VOX)

• VibrAlert

Silent Paging

• Scan

Channels,

privacy codes

• Backlit LCD Display

• LED Flashlight

• Call Alert

Ten selectable

tones

• Button Lock

• Speaker/

Microphone/

Charge Jack

• Roger Beep

Selectable On/Off

• Battery/Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones

• Battery Level

Indicator

• Low Battery

Audible Alert

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum

Range Extender

• Belt Clip

Printed in China

Part No. KEM-ML38402

English

TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

ACXT545

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

For any questions about operating this new Cobra branded product,

PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST...do not return this product to the retail store.

The contact information for support will vary depending on the country in

which you purchased and utilize the product.

To obtain warranty service or other information for products purchased

and utilized in the U.S.A., please call our consumer support line at

(866) 721-3805, or email us at support@altistec.com. You will receive

instructions on how to ship the products at your expense to an Altis Global

Limited Authorized Service Center. To obtain service, you must include:

(a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of

purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; and, most importantly;

For warranty and customer service information outside the US, please

contact your local dealer.

For further information needed on its features,

please visit www.cobrawalkietalkie.com

for frequently asked questions and the

electronic manual.

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Remove Belt Clip

Pull Up Lock Latch

Caring for Your microTALK

Radio

Your microTALK

radio will give you years of trouble-free service

if cared for properly. Handle the radio gently. Keep the radio away from

dust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to

extreme temperatures.

Installing Batteries

To install or replace batteries:

1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip

latch and sliding clip up.

2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the

battery compartment cover.

3. Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable

batteries or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.

Position batteries according to polarity markings.

4. Replace battery compartment cover and

belt clip.

• Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or

rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.

To charge batteries in radio:

1. Check to see that the batteries have been

inserted properly.

2. Insert the cable into the charge jack located at

the top of the radio.

3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.

Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging

your Cobra microTALK

radio.

Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.

Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.

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Battery Low

Two Inches (5 cm)

from Mouth

Battery Low

When battery power is low, the nal bar in the

Battery Low icon will blink and an audible tone will

sound twice before the radio shuts off. Your batteries

should be replaced or recharged, if using

rechargeable batteries.

Auto Battery Save

If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the

radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode

and the Power Saver icon will ash in the display.

This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive

incoming transmissions.

Communicating with Another Person

1. Press and hold the Talk button.

2. With the microphone about two inches (5 cm) from

your mouth, speak in a normal voice.

3. Release the Talk button when you are

nished talking and listen for a response.

You cannot receive incoming calls while

pressing the Talk button.

To Select a Channel

With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by

pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.

Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS/ GMRS.

Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15

through 22 are GMRS only.

Both radios must be tuned to the

same channel to communicate.

The radio will display ashing battery icon

while charging if the radio is on.

Both radios must be tuned to the

same channel to communicate.

See page 18 for FRS/GMRS frequency

allocations and compatibility charts.

Listening for a Response

Release the Talk button to receive incoming

transmissions. Your microTALK

radio is always

in Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons

are not pressed.

To Adjust Volume

Press the Volume Up or Volume

Down button.

A double beep sound is used to indicate

the minimum and maximum volume levels

(1 through 8).

Call Button

Press and release the Call button.

The other person will hear a three second call

tone. This tone is used only to establish voice

communications.

LED/S.O.S. Flashlight

Press and release the LED ashlight button

below the TALK button to use the LED ashlight

located at the bottom of the radio.

To activate S.O.S. function, press and hold the

LED ashlight button to turn on. Press and release to turn off the

ashlight or S.O.S. function.

Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

Your microTALK

radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions

and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached

your Maximum Range limit.

You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on maximum range

extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the

maximum range of your radio.

See page 12 on how to select between

ten call tone settings.

Remember, you can achieve maximum

range by using maximum range extender.

See page 4 for details.

Scrolling Through the Mode Function

By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to

select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK

radio. When

scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features

will be displayed in the same predetermined order:

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

Set DCS Privacy Codes

Set Vox On/Off

Set Vox Sensitivity

Set Call Tones 1-10

Set VibrAlert On/Off

Set Roger Beep On/Off

Set Key Tones On/Off

Privacy Codes

Your microTALK

radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch

systems that can help to reduce interference from other users

on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch

System) provides 38 privacy codes and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch)

provides 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121 Privacy

Codes. Either system can be used on all channels, but both systems

cannot be used on the same channel at the same time.

To successfully communicate using a privacy code, both

the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same

channel and to the same privacy code system (CTCSS or DCS)

and privacy code number. Each channel will remember the

last privacy code system and number you select.

The privacy code 00 is not a privacy code, but allows all

signals to be heard on a channel that is set to 00 on both

the CTCSS and DCS systems.

Berkeley Lake, GA US 30071

www.cobrawalkietalkie.com

Mode Functions (continued on back side)

Important FCC Licensing Information

This radio operates on General Mobile Radio

Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

license. See page 19 for licensing and other

related information.

Maximum range may vary and is based on

unobstructed line-of-sight communication

under ideal conditions.

1. Antenna

2. External Speaker/

Microphone/ USB Charge Jack

3. Mode/Power Button

4. Call/Lock Button

5. Channel Up/Down Buttons

6. Backlit LCD Display

7. Speaker/Microphone

8. Volume Up/Down Buttons

9. LED Light Button

10. Talk Button

11. Memory/Escape Button

12. Max Range Hi/Lo Button

13. Scan Button

14. Wrist Strap Connection

15. Belt Clip

16. Battery Compartment

17. Battery Door Latch

18. Rubberized Grips

19. LED Flashlight

20. Weather Button

1. Battery Level Indicator

2. Roger Beep Icon

3. VOX Icon

4. Weather Icon

5. Lock Icon

6. Hi/Low Power Icon

7. DCS/CTCSS Icons

8. Scan/Memory Icon

9. Weather Alert Icon

10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

11. Power Saver Icon

12. Channel Numbers

13. Receive/Transmit Icon

14. Memory Channel Number

15. VibrAlert

/ Call Alert Icon

16. Key Tone Icon

Turning on Your microTALK

Radio

Press and hold the Mode/Power button until you hear

a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on.

Your microTALK

radio is now in Standby mode,

ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in

Standby mode except when the Talk, Call or

Mode/Power buttons are pressed.

Quick Start

1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button to turn on your radio.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select

a channel.

3. Press and hold the Talk button while

speaking into the microphone.

4. When nished talking, release the Talk

button and listen for a response.

Both radios must be tuned to the same

channel/privacy code to communicate.

For charging microTALK radio(s) in desktop charger:

1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.

2. Insert the micro-USB cable into jack on back of charger.

3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.

For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be

installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

If charging light is not on, check position of radio. Radio should be

upright. The charge indicator light will stay on as long as the radio is in

the charging well, and the light will go off when the charging is complete.

Note: To charge a single radio, you can bypass the desktop charger and

simply insert the micro-USB’s connector directly into the charge jack

located on the top of the radio.

The radio will display ashing battery icon while charging.

Cobra recommends your radio be turned off while being charged.

Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.

Mode/Power

Channel Button

Mode/Power

Light/Max Range

Volume Button

Call Button

Lock Button

Battery Save Mode

Talk Button

LED/S.O.S. Flashlight

Channel Number

Listening

Volume Level

Lock Icon

Operation

Mode Functions

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

To select a CTCSS privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press

the Mode/Power button until the CTCSS icon

appears and the small numbers next to the

channel number ash on the display.

2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to select a privacy code. You can hold the

Up or Down button for fast advance.

3. When your desired CTCSS privacy code is

displayed, choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the

new setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button to return to

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds

to return to Standby mode.

If DCS is turned on at the channel

selected, the display will ash the

CTCSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from

DCS to CTCSS, press the Channel Up

or Channel Down button while the display

is ashing “OFF.” The display will then

show the small numbers ashing and you

will then be able to proceed to step 2.

Set DCS Privacy Codes

To select a DCS privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power

button until the DCS icon appears and the small

numbers ash on the display (00 through 83).

2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a DCS

privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.

3. When DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and

proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button to return to Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new settings

and to return to Standby mode.

If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected,

the display will ash the DCS icon and “OFF.”

To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the

Channel Up or Channel Down button while

the display is ashing “OFF.” The display will

then show the small numbers ashing and

you will then be able to proceed to step 2.

Privacy Code

Mode/Power

Channel Button

DCS Privacy Code

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Introduction Making Life Easier and Safer Product Features Features 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: Owner’s Manual 14 1 • 10 Channel Weather Radio • Hands-Free Operation (VOX) 13 6 10 The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse, or backpack. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Battery Low Listening for a Response ACXT545 Printed in China Part No.
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Operation 10 Memory Location Mode Functions (continued) Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) In VOX mode, your microTALK® radio can be used “hands-free,” automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. MEM/ESC Button 1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon flashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed. Channel Button 3. Choose one of the following: a.