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Owner’s Manual TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL PX280 Printed in China Part No. AL-ML44100 PX280 Owner’s Manual English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® ®...
3. Do not expose this product to splashing or dripping water. 4. Do not attempt to service the receiver yourself. Removing the cover will void the warranty. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cobra may Holster Secure your radio while on the go.
Introduction Customer Assistance Product Features 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.
Caring for Your microTALK Radio ® LED indicators 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 Features the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to extreme Green LED flashes Standby Mode •...
Use of a headset accessory should be in dry environments only. Cobra recommends your radio be turned off while being charged. The micro-USB cable and plug is not waterproof. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
Turning On your Radio Listening for a Response Release the Talk button to receive incoming Power/Menu Press and hold the button until you hear a series of audible tones Listening transmissions. Your microTALK radio is always in ® indicating the radio is on. Standby mode while the Talk buttons are not pressed.
Current Channel Number Checking To Select a Channel 1. During Standby mode, press and release the The radio has 22 Channels that preset with customized privacy codes, see Power/Menu button Power/Menu button, the current channel number and Channel and Default Privacy Code Table on page 10. user adjusted privacy code setting (if any) prompted.
Privacy Codes Set CTCSS Privacy Codes To select a CTCSS privacy code: Your radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch systems that can help to Power/Menu button reduce interference from other users on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous 1. During Standby mode, press and release the Tone Coded Squelch System) provides 38 privacy codes and DCS (Digitally Power/Menu button to select a desired channel.
Reset all channels with factory default privacy codes Operation 1. Press and hold the Function and the Power/Menu Function Button 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 Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) has been reset to factory default privacy codes Power/Menu button...
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Mounting Desktop Charger to Wall: Using P28EBM2-M10 Headset 1. Drive the screws (not included) into the wall. 67.1mm Operational Cautions inch) WARNING: 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.
Connect the P28EBM2-M10 Headset Operation Speaker/ 1. Open the Speaker/Microphone Jack cover. Microphone Jack General Speci cations Frequency Allocation and Compatibility Secure the A = Channel No. for 22 Channel Models 2. Secure the Headset Connector to the Headset Connector B = Frequency in MHz Speaker/Microphone Jack by screwing it down clockwise mildly.
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FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other distance shall be clearly stated in the user manual. parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra may Radiation Exposure Statement: cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC rules, or Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules.
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