Operation; Using Your Radio - Cobra microTALK PX280 Owner's Manual

Operation

Using Your Radio

For charging microTALK
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. Insert the micro-USB cable into jack on bottom of
charger.
4. 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 inserted
completely. The charge indicator light on desktop charger will stay on (Red) as
long as the radio is in the charging well, and the light will change to Green
when the charging is complete.
Cobra recommends your radio be turned off while being charged.
Note: If the charging LED still is OFF when the radio inserted completely.
1. Check if there is output from power source first and check if the radio has
battery that is inserted correctly.
2. Check for contact contamination or corrosion:
• Remove the radio from the charger.
• Inspect the charging contacts on radio for contamination or corrosion.
Clean the charging contacts using a dry cloth.
• Inspect the charging contacts in the charger pocket for contamination or
corrosion. If contamination or corrosion are found, remove power from
the charger and clean the charging contacts using a dry cloth.
3. Try replacing the battery. If the fault no longer exists, then take the faulted
battery out of service.
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radio(s) in desktop charger:
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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.
3. Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the
microphone.
4. When finished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a
response.
Getting Started
Water Resistant
This radio is water resistant 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. Open the
battery compartment door or headset port/USB charge cover only when the
radio is dry. Use of a headset accessory should be in dry environments only.
The micro-USB cable and plug is not waterproof. Do not expose the charger to
rain or snow. Charge the radios only in a dry location. The battery door must be
tightly closed with the screw to maintain the weatherproof seal of the radio.
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