Owner’s Manual TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL PX280 Owner’s Manual Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® PX280 Printed in China Part No.
Before operating the radio, please read all safety and operating instructions. Save all instructions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING: Important Safety Instructions 1. Only accessories included in this package or specified by the manufacturer should be used with the radio. The 5V micro-USB charging input is compatible with most high quality micro-USB chargers that fully conform to the USB standards. 2. Do not use cleaners or solvents to clean the exterior of the radio.
Introduction Customer Assistance Operational Cautions Exposure to high volume sound levels may cause temporary or permanent damage to your hearing. Although there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone, you should always use your radio with the volume set at low level and avoid prolonged exposure to high volume sound levels. 1. Set the volume control in a low position and use as low a volume as possible. 2. Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
LED indicators Features • 22 Channels with Preset privacy codes • User Adjustable Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS codes) • Hands-Free Operation (VOX) • Speaker/ Microphone Jack • Roger Beep Selectable On/Off • Battery/Power Saver • Keystroke Tones • Low Battery Audible Alert Standby Mode Green LED flashes every 5 seconds When Battery low Red LED flashes every 5 seconds When you press and hold Talk button and the Radio is transmitting Green LED on During VOX feature enabled Blue LED flashes every 5 seconds
Operation Using Your Radio For charging microTALK® radio(s) in desktop charger: Quick Start 1. Press and hold the Power/Menu button to turn on your radio. 2. Select a desired channel. (Details please refer P.9) Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate. 1. Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly. 2. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown. The desktop charger can charge the radio(s) with or without holster attached. 3.
Turning On your Radio Press and hold the Power/Menu button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on. Power/Menu button Green LED Flashes 1. After the radio chirps, the current channel number and user adjusted privacy code setting (if any) prompted. Your microTALK® radio is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the Talk or Power/Menu buttons are pressed. 2. In Standby mode, Green LED flashes every 5 seconds.
Current Channel Number Checking Power/Menu button 1. During Standby mode, press and release the Power/Menu button, the current channel number and user adjusted privacy code setting (if any) prompted. 2. After the current channel number prompted, choose one of the following. a. Press the Up or Down button to change channel number. b. Press the Talk button to return to Standby mode. c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds, the current channel number prompted again, and then return to Standby mode.
Privacy Codes Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Your 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 privacy codes for factory default channel preset. The CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) can be used on all channels.
Reset all channels with factory default privacy codes Function Button Power/Menu button 1. Press and hold the Function and the Power/Menu buttons simultaneously to turn ON the radio. 2. 4 consecutive beeps following with a message “Code Memory OFF” prompted, all the channels on the radio has been reset to factory default privacy codes successfully. Current channel would become channel 1 as default also.
Mounting Desktop Charger to Wall: Using P28EBM2-M10 Headset 1. Drive the screws (not included) into the wall. 67.1mm (241/64 inch) Screws 2. Mount the charger ( 1 ), and then slide it down ( 2 ) until it is secure. Operational Cautions WARNING: Exposure to high volume sound levels may cause temporary or permanent damage to your hearing.
Connect the P28EBM2-M10 Headset Speaker/ Microphone Jack Operation 1. Open the Speaker/Microphone Jack cover. General Specifications Frequency Allocation and Compatibility Secure the Headset Connector 2. Secure the Headset Connector to the Speaker/Microphone Jack by screwing it down clockwise mildly. (Screw Threads on Headset Connector may be damaged if overtighten) Note: See Page 5 about the water resistance concerning. Wearing 3. Place earbud in ear.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgment 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 first consumer purchase. During this period, Altis will, repair or replace, at its sole option and discretion, this product or any defective parts.
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