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Introduction
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
Owner’s Manual travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging
meeting spots with others while shopping
at the mall.
Belt Clip Secure your microTALK®
radio while on the go.
Carrying your microTALK® radio with you is easy
when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.
The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse,
or backpack.

Customer Assistance
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. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators
English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time,
Monday through Friday (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions
English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance
English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
For more information or to TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL Contact Your Local Dealer
order any of our products,
please visit our website:
www.cobra.com CXT235 Printed in China
Part No. 480-741-P
English
Version A

A1
© 2011 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
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Warranty and Trademark

Introduction
Product Features Introduction
Product Features Warranty
Acknowledgement
Backlit LCD Display
Features Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s)
•
12 • 22 Channels 3 4 For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
Seven shared 2 5 ®
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK radios and
13 with FRS/GMRS, the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and
2 seven FRS only, 1 materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase.
eight GMRS only.
14 This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that
1 • 10 Channel NOAA All 6 the product is utilized within the U.S.A.
Hazards Radio
15 Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective microTALK®
• Weather Alert 9 radios, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service
11 • 121 Privacy Codes department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such
(38 CTCSS codes/ 8 as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
83 DCS codes) You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for
10 3 warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense,
• Hands-Free Operation 13 7
(VOX) if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you
• Scan 12 11 10 specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from
VOX Low
4 Channels, state to state.
DCS WX
CTCSS privacy codes 1. Battery Low Indicator Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product
• Backlit LCD Display
2. VOX Icon damaged by accident; 2) In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or
Power Saver
5 3. Scan Icon as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) If the serial number has
• Call Alert 4. Roger Beep Icon been altered, defaced, or removed; 4) If the owner of the product resides
Five selectable 5. Lock Icon outside the U.S.A.
tones 6. Low Power Icon
6 7. DCS/CTCSS Icons All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
• Button Lock particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra
8. Weather Icon
• Speaker/ 9. Weather Alert Icon shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including,
9 7 Microphone/ 10.
11.
DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers
Power Saver Icon
without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.
Charge Jack
12. Channel Numbers
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
• Roger Beep and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
13. Receive/Transmit Icon
Selectable On/Off damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
8
• Battery/Power Saver
Important FCC Licensing Information For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
• Keystroke Tones This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.
• Battery Low Indicator Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 90-Day Warranty on Rechargeable Batteries
• Auto Squelch license. See page 15 for licensing and other
1. Antenna 8. Volume Up/Down Buttons
related information.
For products purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada.
2. External Speaker/ 9. Light/Max Range Button • Maximum
Microphone/Charge Jack 10. Talk Button Range Extender Trademark Acknowledgement
•
3. Mode/Power Button 11. Call Button Maximum range may vary and is based on Cobra®, microTALK®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, VibrAlert®
• Belt Clip unobstructed line-of-sight communication
4. Lock Button 12. Wrist Strap Connection and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics
5. Channel Up/Down Buttons 13. Belt Clip under ideal conditions.
Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark
6. Backlit LCD Display 14. Battery Compartment
7. Speaker/Microphone 15. Battery Door Latch
of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

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Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty

Caring for Your microTALK Radio ®

•
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 the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to
extreme temperatures.
Installing Batteries
•
Remove Belt Clip 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
Pull Up Lock Latch battery compartment cover.
3. Insert the supplied four AAA rechargeable
batteries or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.
Position batteries according to polarity markings.
Insert Batteries
4. Replace battery compartment cover and
belt clip.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.

Radio Charger Jack To charge batteries in radio:

1. Check to see that the batteries have been
inserted properly.
2. Insert the wall charger/adapter into the charge
jack located at the top of the radio.
3. Plug the wall charger/adapter into electrical
outlet.

Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging
your Cobra microTALK radio.
Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.

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Operation
Using Your Radio Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty

Battery Low
•
Quick Start Battery Low When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon
1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button will blink. Your batteries should be replaced or
to turn on your radio. recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select a channel. Auto Battery Save
•
Battery Save Mode If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the
Both radios must be tuned to the same radio will automatically switch to Battery Save
channel/privacy code to communicate. mode and the Power Saver icon will flash in the
display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to
3. Press and hold the Talk button while
receive incoming transmissions.
speaking into the microphone.
4. When finished talking, release the Talk Communicating with Another Person
•
button and listen for a response. Talk Button 1. Press and hold the Talk button.
2. With the microphone about two inches (5 cm) from
your mouth, speak in a normal voice.
Turning on Your microTALK® Radio
• 3. Release the Talk button when you are
Mode/Power
Press and hold the Mode/Power button until you hear finished talking and listen for a response.
a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on. Two Inches (5 cm)
from Mouth You cannot receive incoming calls while
Your microTALK® radio is now in Standby mode, pressing the Talk button.
ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always
in Standby mode except when the Talk, Call or Both radios must be tuned to the
Mode/Power buttons are pressed. same channel to communicate.

To Select a Channel
•
Channel Button 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
same channel to communicate.
Channel Number Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS/ GMRS.
Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15
through 22 are GMRS only.

See page 14 for FRS/GMRS frequency

allocations and compatibility charts.

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Listening for a Response Light/Max Range To temporarily turn off auto squelch:
•
Listening Release the Talk button to receive incoming Press the Light/Max Range button for
transmissions. Your microTALK radio is always in
® less than five seconds.
Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are To turn maximum range extender on:
not pressed. – Press and hold the Light/Max Range button
for at least five seconds until you hear
To Adjust Volume
• two beeps which indicates the maximum
Volume Button Press the Volume Up or Volume range extender is on.
Down button.
To turn maximum range extender off:
A double beep sound is used to indicate
– Press and release the Light/Max Range
the minimum and maximum volume levels
button or change channels.
(1 through 8).
Volume Level
Lock Function
•
Lock Button The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel
Down and Mode/Power buttons to prevent
accidental operation.
Call Button To turn the lock on or off:
•
Call Button Press and release the Call button. – Press and hold the Lock button for
Lock Icon
The other person will hear a two second call tone. two seconds.
This tone is used only to establish voice A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock
communications. on or off request. When in Lock mode,
See page 13 on how to select between five the Lock icon will be displayed.
call tone settings. microTALK® Range
•
To Illuminate Display Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
•
Light/Max Range Press and release the Light/Max Range button Maximum Range In flat, open country your radio will
to illuminate the display for 10 seconds. operate at maximum range.
Buildings and foliage in the path of the
signal can reduce the range of the radio.
Reduced Range Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range reduce the range of the radio.
•
Your microTALK® radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and On FRS Channels 8 through 14, your radio
unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached your automatically switches to low power, which
Maximum Range limit. will limit the range the radio can communicate.
Reduced Range
You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on maximum range
extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum Remember, you can achieve maximum
range of your radio. range by using maximum range extender.
See page 4 for details.
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Using Your Radio Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty

Scrolling Through the Mode Function Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

• •
By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to Mode/Power To select a CTCSS privacy code:
select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK® radio. When 1. After selecting a channel, press
scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features the Mode/Power button until the CTCSS icon
will be displayed in the same predetermined order: appears and the small numbers next to the
Mode/Power Set CTCSS Privacy Codes channel number flash on the display.
Set DCS Privacy Codes Privacy Code

Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel If DCS is turned on at the channel selected,
Set NOAA Alert On/Off the display will flash the
Set Vox On/Off CTCSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from
Set Vox Sensitivity DCS to CTCSS, press the Channel Up
Channel Button or Channel Down button while the display
Set Channel Scan
Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan is flashing “OFF.” The display
Set DCS Privacy Code Scan will then show the small numbers flashing
Set Call Tones and you will then be able
Set Roger Beep On/Off to proceed to step 2.

Privacy Codes 2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down

• button to select a privacy code. You can hold the
Your microTALK radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch Up or Down button for fast advance.
systems that can help to reduce interference from other users
on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch 3. When your desired CTCSS privacy code is
System) provides 38 privacy codes and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) displayed, choose one of the following:
provides 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121 Privacy a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
Codes. Either system can be used on all channels, but both systems new setting and proceed to other functions.
cannot be used on the same channel at the same time. b. Press the Lock button to enter the new setting
and return to Standby mode.
To successfully communicate using a privacy code, both
the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds
channel and to the same privacy code system (CTCSS or DCS) to enter the new setting and return to Standby
and privacy code number. Each channel will remember the last mode.
privacy code system and number you select.

The privacy code 00 is not a privacy code, but allows all signals
to be heard on a channel that is set to 00 on both
the CTCSS and DCS systems.

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Mode Functions Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty

Set DCS Privacy Codes Weather (WX) Alert Mode

• •
Mode/Lock Button
To select a DCS privacy code: Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically
1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power receive NOAA Hazard Alert radio signals and warnings from designated NOAA
button until the DCS icon appears and the small broadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and other
numbers flash on the display (01 through 83). emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA.
DCS Privacy Code
If CTCSS is turned on at the channel This feature is set to OFF by default.
selected, the display will flash the DCS
icon and “OFF.” To switch from CTCSS to
DCS, press the Channel Up or Channel Make sure the strongest Weather channel is
Down button while the display is flashing Mode/Power selected for your area using the NOAA All
Channel Buttons
“OFF.” The display will then show the Hazards Radio Channels selection in the
small numbers flashing and you will then previous menu.
be able to proceed to step 2.
To turn Weather Alert On or Off:
Channel Button
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the Weather
2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a DCS Alert icon flashes on the display. The current On
privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.
or Off setting is displayed.
3. When DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:
2. Press the Channel Up and Channel Down button
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and Lock Button to turn Weather Alert On or Off.
proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return to 3. Press the Lock button to save the new setting and
Standby mode. exit the Weather Alert Mode and return to
c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting Standby mode.
and return to Standby mode.
NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels
•
You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio
channels transmitting in your area.
Mode/Power To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:
1. Press the Mode button until the All Hazards
Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards
Radio channel are displayed.
Hazards Radio Icon 2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to change All Hazards Radio channels.
3. The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to
be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.
Channel Buttons Choose one of the following:
a. Press Mode button to proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Lock button to exit All Hazards Radio
channel mode and return to Standby mode.
*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
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Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) Channel Scan

• •
In VOX mode, your microTALK® radio can be used “hands-free,” automatically Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan channels.
transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the Mode/Power To scan channels:
volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
Mode/Power To turn VOX mode on or off: Scan icon and the channel numbers appear
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon on the display.
flashes on the display. The current On or Off 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to
Scan Channels
setting is displayed. begin scanning channels.
VOX Icon
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to turn VOX On or Off. The radio ignores specific privacy
codes while scanning channels.
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when
Channel Button scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan all
selected On or Off setting and proceed
Channel Button to other functions. channels and stop if an incoming transmission is
b. Press the Lock button to enter the selected On detected. Your radio will remain on that channel for
or Off setting and return to Standby mode. 10 seconds.
During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission),
To set VOX sensitivity: you can choose from the following:
Mode/Power 1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel.
flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed. Your radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode.
The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume
with letters “LE” and a Number 1 through scanning channels.
VOX Sensitivity Level
5, with Number 5 being the most sensitive c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby.
level and Number 1 being the least
sensitive level.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to change the setting.
Channel Button 3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
selected setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the selected
setting and return to Standby mode.

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Privacy Code Scan Five Call Tone Settings

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Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (either You can choose between five different Call Tone Settings to transmit a
CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83) within one channel. Only call alert.
one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time. Mode/Power To change a call tone setting:
Select Channel To scan privacy codes: 1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
1. While in Standby mode, press the Channel Up or letter “C” and the current call tone number
Channel Down button to choose the channel on (01 through 05) is displayed. The current
which you wish to scan privacy codes. call tone will sound for one second.
Call Tone Setting
Mode/Power 2. Press the Mode/Power button until either the 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
CTCSS or the DCS icon appears on the display to hear the other call tone settings.
and the Scan icon and the privacy code numbers 3. Choose one of the following:
flash on the display.
a. Press the Mode/Power button to
3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button Channel Button enter the new setting and proceed
Scan Privacy Codes
to begin scanning privacy codes within the to other functions.
channel you selected.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the new setting
and return to Standby mode.
Roger Beep Confirmation Tone
•
Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the
The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when privacy code scan is
Talk button. This alerts the other party that you are finished
on. Your radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an
talking and it is OK for them to speak.
incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that
channel/privacy code for 10 seconds. Mode/Power To turn roger beep on or off:
During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), 1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
you can choose from the following: Roger Beep icon flashes. The current
on or off setting is displayed.
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that
channel/privacy code. Your radio will remain on that Roger Beep Off 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
channel/privacy code and return to Standby mode. to select roger beep on or off.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to 3. Choose one of the following:
resume scanning privacy codes. If you do not press any button a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning new setting and return to Standby mode.
privacy codes. b. Press the Lock button to enter the new setting
Channel Button
c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby. and return to Standby mode.

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General Specifications
Operation
and Licensing Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty

General Specifications IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED

• •
This two-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which
FRS/GMRS Frequency require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. A user must be licensed
Allocation and Compatibility prior to operating on Channels 1 through 7 on high power or 15 through 22, which
comprise the GMRS channels of this radio. Serious penalties could result for
Important: Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules. Operation of this radio is
may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency. subject to additional rules specified in 47 C.F.R. Part 95.
For example, a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be
tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC, which should be used for station
GMRS tuned to Channel 15. Please refer to the chart below for identification when operating this radio. GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging
channel/ frequency number compatibility. in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users,
and being prudent with the length of their transmission time.
A = Channel No. for 22 Channel FRS/GMRS Models
B = Channel No. for 15 Channel GMRS Models For licensing information and application forms, please call the FCC Hotline
C = Type of Radio Service at 800-418-FORM. Request form #159 and form #605. Questions regarding
D = Frequency in MHz the license application should be directed to the FCC at 888-CALL-FCC.
E = Power Output Additional information is available on the FCC’s website at www.fcc.gov.
Channel 1 through 7 on low power and channels 8 through 14 comprise the
A B C D E FRS (Family Radio Service). No license is required to operate on the FRS.
1 1 FRS/GMRS 462.5625 High Safety Information for microTALK Radios
2 2 FRS/GMRS 462.5875 High Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter.
3 3 FRS/GMRS 462.6125 High When the talk button is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
4 4 FRS/GMRS 462.6375 High The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%.
5 5 FRS/GMRS 462.6625 High In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted
6 6 FRS/GMRS 462.6875 High RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices.
7 7 FRS/GMRS 462.7125 High Important
8 FRS 467.5625 Low FCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has
9 FRS 467.5875 Low been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra
10 FRS 467.6125 Low accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories
may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Use only the supplied
11 FRS 467.6375 Low
antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments
12 FRS 467.6625 Low could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
13 FRS 467.6875 Low
Normal Position
14 FRS 467.7125 Low
Hold the transmitter approximately 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal
15 11 GMRS 462.5500 High
voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.
16 8 GMRS 462.5750 High
17 12 GMRS 462.6000 High This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
18 9 GMRS 462.6250 High to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received,
19 13 GMRS 462.6500 High including interference that may cause undesired operation.
20 10 GMRS 462.6750 High FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or
21 14 GMRS 462.7000 High other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by
22 15 GMRS 462.7250 High 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.

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Customer Assistance
Product Service
Product Service Questions
•
For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if
parts are missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return this
product to the store. See customer assistance on page A1.

For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first
before sending your radio. 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.
1) For warranty repair include a copy of the original sales receipt.
If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.
2) Send the entire product.
3) Enclose a detailed description of the problem along with the name
and address of where the product is to be returned.
4) Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible,
use the original packing material.
5) Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such
as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in
transit to Cobra Factory Service:
Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.
6) If the radio is under warranty, it will be repaired or exchanged depending
on the model.
Please allow approximately three to four weeks before
contacting Cobra for status. If the radio is out of warranty,
a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair
charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions,
please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.

For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for product service information.

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