Cobra microTALK RX680 Two-Way Radio Owner’s Manual

Description

This PDF user manual is for the Cobra microTALK RX680 radio.

About the Item

Cobra RX680 Easy-to-Use Splashproof Walkie Talkie

The Cobra RX680 contains a pair of rugged, splashproof walkie talkies that are perfect for most outdoor conditions. With up to 38-mile range, Splashproof (IP54) Rating, NOAA Weather Alerts, built-in LED flashlight, and more, the family-friendly RX680 walkie talkies are ideal for outdoor adventures.

Before operating the radio, please read all safety and operating instructions.
Save all instructions in a safe place for future reference.

(PDF) OWNER’S MANUAL (ENGLISH)

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY: Read All Instructions, Recycle Battery.

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.
– Product Features
– Backlit LCD Display
– Caring for Your microTALK® Radio
– Installing Batteries (Battery already pre-installed). How to install or replace batteries. How to charge batteries in radio.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
– Product Service & Support
– Operational Cautions
– Electromagnetic Interference

OPERATION
– Using Your Radio
– How to charge microTALK® radio(s) in desktop charger
– Getting Started
– Waterproof: This radio is waterproof to IP54 standards. It is dust / splashproof from any direction. The radio is resistant to water and rain splashes only when the battery cover, headset accessory and micro-USB ports are sealed.
– How to Turn your Radio On and Off
– Battery Low
– Auto Battery Save
– How to communicate with Another Person
– Listening for a Response
– How to Adjust Volume
– Call Button
– LED/S.O.S. Flashlight. How to activate S.O.S. function.
– Auto Squelch/Maximum Range. How to turn maximum range extender on (Turn off auto squelch). How to turn maximum range extender off (Turn on auto squelch).
– Lock Function: How to turn the lock on or off.
– microTALK® Range:
Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions. In flat, 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.
– Mode Functions
– Scrolling Through the Mode Function
– Channel Selection
– 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 channels (CH1-CH22), but both systems cannot be used on the same channel at the same time.
– Set CTCSS Privacy Codes: How to select a CTCSS privacy code. How to set DCS Privacy Codes.
– 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.
– How to turn VOX mode on or off
– How to set VOX sensitivity
– Ten Call Tone Settings. How to change a call tone setting.
– VibrAlert® and Call Alert. How to change call settings.
– Roger Beep Confirmation Tone
Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button. This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak.
– How to turn roger beep on or off
– Key Tone On/Off
When Key Tone is On, an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed.
– How to turn key tone on or off
– 10 Memory Location. How to program a memory location.
– Channel Scan
Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan channels.
– How to scan channels
– Memory Scan
Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan memory channels.
– How to scan Memory channels
– Set High / Low (H – L) Transmit Power Level
Your radio can transmit selectively at 0.5 or 2 watts of power. Use the low power setting for short-range communications and use the high power setting for long-range communications.
– How to toggle between H – L Power Modes
– NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels
You can use your microTALK® radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area.
– How to listen to All Hazards Radio channels
– Weather (WX) Alert Mode
Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically receive NOAA weather signals and warnings from designated weather broadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA.
– How to turn Weather Alert On or Off
– Emergency Alert Mode
The Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in your group of your need for urgent help. RX680 series radios will operate in an automatic “hands-free” emergency control mode for a total of 30 seconds after activating the Emergency Alert.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
– Frequency Allocation and Compatibility
– The NOAA NWR Frequency Table

WARRANTY

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This user manual provides all the information from Cobra Electronics about the microTALK RX680 Two-Way Radio, as detailed in the table of contents. Reading it completely will address most questions you might have. You can download and save it for offline use, including viewing it on your device or printing it for your convenience if you prefer a paper version.

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