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Owner's Manual
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
LI 4900 WX
Printed in Thailand
Part No. 480-316-P
Version A
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL LI 4900 WX Printed in Thailand Part No. 480-316-P Version A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...

  • Page 2: Making Life Easier And Safer

    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.

  • Page 3: Product Features

    Product Features Introduction 1. Antenna 9. Lock/Enter Button 2. External Speaker/ 10. Volume Up/Down Button Microphone/Charge Jack 11. Light/Max Range Button 3. Backlit LCD Display 12. Talk Button 4. Mode Button 13. Call Button 5. Channel Up/Down Button 14. Wrist Strap Connector 6.

  • Page 4: Backlit Lcd Display

    Product Features Introduction Backlit LCD Display Features • 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only • 10 Channel NOAA All Hazards Radio • 121 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS codes/ 83 DCS codes) • Hands-Free Operation (VOX) •...
  • Page 5 Cobra for recycling. ® Wrap battery packs carefully and mail postage prepaid to: Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA, Attn: Battery Recycling. Do not put battery packs into fire or expose to high heat. They may explode.

  • Page 6: Using Your Radio

    Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging your Cobra microTALK radio. Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged. Quick Start 1. Press and hold the Power button to turn on your radio.

  • Page 7: Battery Low

    Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Turning on Your microTALK Radio On/Off Power • Press and hold the Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on. Your microTALK radio is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode, except when the Talk, Call or Power buttons are pressed.

  • Page 8: Call Button

    Using Your Radio Operation Channels Channel Buttons • With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button. Both radios must be tuned to the Channel Number same channel to communicate. Channels 1 through 7 are shared by FRS and GMRS.
  • Page 9 Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Selectable High•Low Power Output Hi-Low Button • When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions, you can switch from High to Low Power to extend battery life. This feature applies to GMRS Channels Hi Power Icon 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 only.

  • Page 10: Lock Feature

    Using Your Radio Operation Auto Squelch/Maximum Range • Your microTALK radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain and conditions. This slightly reduces the Maximum Range at which signals can be heard. You can turn off auto squelch to allow all signals to be received and extend the maximum range of your radio.

  • Page 11: Signal Strength Meter

    Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack • Your microTALK radio can be fitted with an external Speaker/Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. This same jack also serves as the connecting point for the wall charger/adapter. To attach a speaker/microphone: Speaker/Microphone/ Charge Jack 1.

  • Page 12: Mode Functions

    Mode Functions Operation Scrolling through Mode Functions • By scrolling through the Mode Functions, you will be able to select or turn on/off preferred features of your microTALK radio. When scrolling through the Mode Functions, your radio features will be displayed in the following order: Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Mode Button Set DCS Privacy Codes...
  • Page 13 Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Set CTCSS Privacy Codes • To select a CTCSS privacy code: Mode Button 1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display (01 through 38).
  • Page 14 Mode Functions Operation Set DCS Privacy Codes • To select a DCS privacy code: Mode Button 1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display (01 through 83). DCS Privacy Code NOTE If CTCSS is turned on at the channel...
  • Page 15 Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels • You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area. To listen to All Hazards Radio channels: Mode Button 1. Press the Mode button until the WX (All Hazards Radio) icon, the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel, and signal strength are displayed.
  • Page 16 Mode Functions Operation 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. To turn VOX mode on or off: Mode Button 1.

  • Page 17: Memory Locations

    Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty 10 Memory Locations • Your microTALK radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing your most frequently used channels and channel/privacy code combinations. These Memory Locations can be selected individually or can be scanned. (See page 21 for memory location scan.) To program a memory location: Mode Button 1.
  • Page 18 Mode Functions Operation 6. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a CTCSS privacy code (01 through 38) for the channel. b. Press the Lock/Enter button to switch from CTCSS to DCS. The DCS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display.
  • Page 19 Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty To recall a stored memory channel location: Mode Button 1. Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location number flash on the display. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down Memory Icon button to select a memory location (0 through 9).
  • Page 20 Mode Functions Operation To de-program a memory location: Mode Button 1. Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location flash on the display. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down Memory Icon button to select the memory location (0 through 9).

  • Page 21: Channel Scan

    Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Channel Scan • Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels. To scan channels: Mode Button 1. Press the Mode button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers flash on the display. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down Scanning Channels button to begin scanning channels.
  • Page 22 Mode Functions Operation During channel scan (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following: a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel. Your radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode. b.
  • Page 23 Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Privacy Code Scan • Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83) within one channel. Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time. To scan privacy codes: Select Channel 1.
  • Page 24 Mode Functions Operation During privacy code scan (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following: a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel/privacy code. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy code and return to Standby mode. b.
  • Page 25 Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Memory Location Scan • Your microTALK radio can automatically scan up to 10 programmed Memory Locations. If there are one or fewer memory locations programmed in your radio, the scan memory locations option will not be available. To program at least two memory locations, see program memory locations on page 13.
  • Page 26 Mode Functions Operation During memory location scan (while receiving an Incoming transmission), you can choose from the following: a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that memory location. b. Your radio will remain on that memory location and return to Standby mode.
  • Page 27 Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty VibrAlert and Call Alert • Your microTALK radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone, by vibrating silently or both. To change call settings: Mode Button VibrAlert + Ring 1. Press the Mode button until the Call Setting icon flashes on the display.

  • Page 28: General Specifications

    Mode Functions and General Specifications Operation 10 Call Tone Settings • You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert. To change a call tone setting: Mode Button 1. Press the Mode button until the letter “C”...

  • Page 29: Keystroke Tones

    Introduction Introduction Operation Operation Customer Assistance Customer Assistance Warranty Warranty Keystroke Tones • With Keystroke Tones turned on, your radio will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting. To change keystroke tones: Mode Button 1. Press the Mode button until the Keystroke Tones icon flashes on the display.
  • Page 30 Important: Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency. For example, a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel GMRS tuned to Channel 15.
  • Page 31 Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules.
  • Page 32 This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned.

  • Page 33: Trademark Acknowledgement

    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 purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
  • Page 34 For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® English...

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