Cobra microTALK CX190 Operation & User’s Manual

line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions. Antenna Installing Batteries Insert Batteries Pull Latch Up Remove Belt Clip Customer Assistance In this user’s guide, you should find all the information you need to operate your microTALK® radio. If you require further assistance after reading this guide, Cobra offers the following customer assistance services: For Assistance In The U.S.A. Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except holidays) 866-721-3805 (phone) or [email protected] (email) www.cobrawalkietalkie.com Talk Button Press and hold to communicate with others. With the microphone about two (2) inches [five (5) cm] from your mouth, speak in a normal voice. Release the Talk button when you are finished talking and listen for a response. You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button. NOTE Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate. Press and release to alert others that you are calling. This tone is used only to establish voice communications. Press and hold to turn the radio On or Off. Press on the Mode button once to change channels. The channel numbers will blink when that mode is selected. Use the Up/Down buttons to select a channel. Call Button Mode/Power Button Press on the Mode button twice to enter the Weather Channels. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the strongest weather channel in your area. LCD Display Speaker/Microphone Jack Up/Down Buttons Press and release to adjust the volume. While in mode function, press and release to change channels. Battery Compartment Cover Weather Icon Visible when in weather radio mode. You can use your microTALK® radio to listen to weather channels transmitting in your area. Receive Icon Visible when receiving a message. Transmit Icon Visible when transmitting a message. Channel/Volume Indicator Visible when receiving a message. “CH” is visible when in Standby mode or when selecting a channel.“LE” is visible when adjusting volume. Channel Numbers While in Standby mode or when selecting a channel, shows current channel (1 through 22). When adjusting the volume, shows current level (1 through 8). Battery Low Icon Icon blinks and an audible tone will be heard when battery power level is low. Your microTALK® radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within ten (10) seconds, the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions. 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 three (3) AAA 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. • If you are planning to buy NiMh batteries, please purchase Cobra supplied batteries only. Battery low icon will be displayed and blinking when the radio is charging USB Charge Jack Belt Clip 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 compan- ions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall. User’s Guide TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL CX190 Printed in China, Part No. KEM-ML38101-19

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Safety Information For microTALK® Radios Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Talk button is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices. Important: FCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may no ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. Normal Position: Hold the transmitter approximately two (2) inches from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away. FCC Part 15.21 Warning Statement- NOTE: THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. IC RSS-GEN This device complies with ISEDC license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Under ISEDC regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by ISEDC. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. The applicant is responsible for providing proper instructions to the user of the radio device, and any usage restrictions, including limits of exposure durations. The user manual shall provide installation and operation instructions, as well as any special usage conditions, to ensure compliance with SAR and/or RF field strength limits. For instance, compliance distance shall be clearly stated in the user manual. Radiation Exposure Statement: Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For Remote controller, SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC/ISEDC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands, although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. Before a new model device is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC/ISEDC, Tests for each device are performed in positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC/ISEDC. For body worn operation, this model device has been tested and meets the FCC/ISEDC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that Contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 10 mm from the body. Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of RF exposure guidelines. Product Service and Support 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 from Altis itself or through its authorized reseller or agent and utilized in the U.S.A., please call our consumer support line at (866) 721-3805, or email us at [email protected]. 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; (c) your address and telephone number. 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. Trademark Acknowledgement Manufactured, distributed, or sold by Altis Global Limited, official 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. 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. Altis’ liability hereunder shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective part or parts, and such correction shall constitute a fulfilment 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 specific 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 modification 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 specific 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 specific 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 first 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. User’s Guide TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL CX190 Printed in China, Part No. KEM-KEM-ML38101-19