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Comes Close to a Cobra® English TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL CXT425 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® Printed in China Part No. 480-575-P Version A Making Life Easier and Safer Introduction Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK® radio. Some of the - Cobra CXT425 | CXT425_MANL - Page 2
Clip 15. Battery Compartment 16. Battery Door Latch Introduction Product Features • 22 Channels Backlit LCD Display Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight 2 3 45 GMRS only 1 • 121 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS codes/ 83 DCS codes) • 10 Channel NOAA All Hazards Radio • Hands-Free - Cobra CXT425 | CXT425_MANL - Page 3
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. Remove Belt Clip Pull Up Lock Latch Insert Batteries - Cobra CXT425 | CXT425_MANL - Page 4
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. Quick Start 1. Turn the Power On/Off knob clockwise to turn on your radio. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel - Cobra CXT425 | CXT425_MANL - Page 5
GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only. See page 21 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts. Listening Volume Knob Call Button Listening for a Response • Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK radio - Cobra CXT425 | CXT425_MANL - Page 6
mode, the Lock icon will be displayed. Dual Function Buttons Two of the buttons on the microTALK radio have Dual Functions; Mode/Lock • Press and release the button the radio. On FRS channels 8 through 14, your radio automatically switches to low power, which will limit the range the radio can - Cobra CXT425 | CXT425_MANL - Page 7
Press the Talk button at any point to return the radio to Standby mode. Privacy Codes • Your microTALK radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch you will then be able to proceed to step 2. 2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code. You can hold the Up or - Cobra CXT425 | CXT425_MANL - Page 8
Low button to exit All Hazards Radio channel mode and return to Standby mode. c. Press Talk button to exit and start on last used transmitting channel. *National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) • In VOX mode, your microTALK radio can be used "hands-free - Cobra CXT425 | CXT425_MANL - Page 9
Locations • Your microTALK radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing your most frequently used channels and channel/privacy code combinations location. The channel numbers will flash on the display. 4. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel (1 through 22). 5. Press - Cobra CXT425 | CXT425_MANL - Page 10
Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels. Mode/Lock Button To scan channels: 1. Press the Mode/Lock button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers flash on the display. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button Scanning Channels to begin scanning channels. The radio ignores - Cobra CXT425 | CXT425_MANL - Page 11
microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83) within one channel. Talk button to communicate on that channel/privacy code. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy code and return to Standby mode. b. Press the Channel Up or Channel - Cobra CXT425 | CXT425_MANL - Page 12
/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel/ privacy code on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. Memory Location Scan • Your microTALK radio can automatically scan up to 10 programmed Memory Locations. If there are one or fewer memory - Cobra CXT425 | CXT425_MANL - Page 13
Radio Service D = Frequency in MHz E = Power Output A B C D E 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 16 8 17 12 18 9 19 13 20 10 21 14 22 15 FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS GMRS GMRS - Cobra CXT425 | CXT425_MANL - Page 14
REQUIRED • This two-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. A user must be licensed prior to operating on Channels 1 through 7 on high power or 15 through 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of this - Cobra CXT425 | CXT425_MANL - Page 15
purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A. Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective microTALK radios, chargers, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer
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Nothing
Comes Close to a Cobra
®
English
For more information or to
order any of our products,
please visit our website:
www.cobra.com
A1
Making Life Easier and Safer
Owner’s Manual
Nothing
Comes Close to a Cobra
®
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
CXT425
Printed in China
Part No. 480-575-P
Version A
Introduction
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 5:30 773-889-3087 (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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