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TWO-WAY
RADIO MODEL

RX680 Printed in China

Part No. 814-RX6801-101
English

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Before operating the radio, please read all safety and
operating instructions. Save all instructions in a safe place Introduction
for future reference.
Making Life Easier and Safer
WARNING: Important Safety Instructions
Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy
1. Only accessories included in this package or specified by the manufacturer
should be used with the radio. The 5V micro-USB charging input is compatible
when using your microTALK® radio. Some of the many uses you will
with most high quality micro-USB chargers that fully conform to the USB discover include:
standards. Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track of
2. Do not use cleaners or solvents to clean the exterior of the radio. Use only a family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel companions
damp or dry cloth.
in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging meeting spots with others
3. Do not expose this product to splashing or dripping water.
while shopping at the mall.
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 Belt Clip Secure your microTALK® radio while on the go.
void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this device and should
not be made. Carrying your microTALK® radio with you is easy when
5. Do not plug the wall adaptor into the power outlet if the outlet is wet.
using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.
6. Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse, or
antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. backpack.

WARNING: Important Safety Instructions for Battery

Read All Instructions
• Do not incinerate the battery even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out.
• Do not discard battery in a fire. The battery pack can explode in a fire. Customer Assistance
• Do not replace battery in any area labeled “Hazardous Atmosphere”. Any sparks
created in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire. Product Service & Support
• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise attempt to change the
form of your battery.
In this user’s guide, you should find all the information you need to operate
• Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source, such as a hair
dryer or microwave oven.
your microTALK® radio. If you require further assistance after reading this
• A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage or
guide, Cobra offers the following customer assistance services:
temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure. Do not open, deform or For Assistance In The U.S.A.
mutilate the battery as there may be corrosive materials which can cause damage For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, PLEASE
to eyes or skin and may be toxic if swallowed.
CONTACT COBRA FIRST… do not return this product to the retail store. The
However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin:
contact information for Cobra will vary depending on the country in which you
a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
purchased and uses the product. For the latest contact information, please go
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
to www.cobra.com/support or call 1-800-543-1608.
c. If battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of
10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. If your product should require factory service, please go to
This product uses Lithium Polymer Battery. Do not transport package if damaged, a www.cobra.com/support and follow the instructions.
fire hazard could exist.

Recycle Battery
Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling ©2022 Cobra Electronics Corporation
www.cobra.com
and/or disposal options.

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 Customer Assistance Introduction
Operational Cautions Product Features
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
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at low level and avoid prolonged exposure to high volume sound levels.
1. Set the volume control in a low position and use as low a volume as 1 18
possible.
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2. Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Whenever
possble, use your radio in a quiet environment with low background noise. 15
3. Limit the amount of time you use headsets or earpiece at high volume
levels. 2 14
4. When using the radio without a headset or earpiece, do not place the radio’s
speaker directly against your ear.
5. Observe all signs and instructions that require an electrical device or RF 3 13
radio product to be switched off in designated areas, such as gas/refueling
stations, hospitals, blasting areas, potentially explosive atmospheres, or 12 19 20
aircraft. 4
6. If you experience a skin irritation after using this product, discontinue use
and seek medical attention. 5 11
7. If the product or charger: overheats; has a damaged cord or plug; has been 10
dropped or damaged; has been dropped into water, disconnect any charger 6
from its power supply, discontinue use of the product.
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Electromagnetic Interference 7
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference 8
(EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for
electromagnetic compatibility. Turn off your radio in any facility where posted
notices instruct you to do so. These facilities may include hospitals or health
care facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF 1. Antenna 11. Memory/Escape Button
energy. 2. Push-to-Talk Button 12. USB Charge Jack
• When instructed to do so, turn off your radios when on board an aircraft. Any 3. Up/HI/LOW Button 13. External Speaker/Microphone
use of a RF device must be in accordance with applicable laws, regulations 4. Flashlight Button Jack
and airline crew instructions. 5. Mode/Scan Button 14. Backlit LCD Display
• Some radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such 6. Call/Lock Button 15. ON/OFF/Volume Knob
interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer or 7. Down/Max-Range Button 16. Emergency Alert Button
physician to discuss alternatives. 8. LED/S.O.S Flashlight 17. Wrist Strap Connection
• If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of 9. Speaker/Microphone 18. Belt Clip
your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your 10. Weather Button 19. Battery Compartment Door
doctor or physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. 20. Battery Door Screw
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 Backlit LCD Display 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
3 4 5 the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to extreme
Features 2 6 temperatures.
• 60 Channels 1 7
• 10 Channel Installing Batteries (Battery already pre-installed)
Weather Radio 8 To install or replace batteries:
Remove Belt Clip
• Weather Alert
16 1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and
• 121 Privacy Codes 9 1
sliding clip up.
(38 CTCSS codes/ 2. Using a flat head screw driver or edge of a coin
83 DCS codes)
• Hands-Free Operation
10 2 (a quarter may be used), remove the screw securing
the back battery panel.
(VOX)
15 Remove Screw 3. Open the battery compartment cover, connect the
• VibrAlert® Paging 11 connector of the battery to the socket of the radio
• Scan
14 13 12 inside the battery compartment.
Channels, privacy codes
4. Place the battery inside battery compartment and
• Backlit LCD Display align the wires as shown.
1. Receive/Transmit Icon Battery connector
• LED/S.O.S Flashlight Ensure the battery connector with cables are tucked
2. Battery Level Indicator
• Call Alert into the hole (keeps the connector to the left) located
Ten selectable tones 3. Hi/Low Power Icon at bottom as shown.
• Button Lock 4. Roger Beep Icon (Note: Wires are required to be tucked into the battery
• Speaker/Microphone 5. VOX Icon Wires alignment compartment completely and carefully. If any object
• Charge Jack 6. Weather Icon 2 interferes the O-ring, its sealing perfomence will be

O-ring
1 affected.)
• Roger Beep 7. Lock Icon
Selectable On/Off 5. Place the battery compartment cover, screw down the
8. Key Tone Icon
screws mildly.
• Battery/Power Saver 9. Weather Alert Icon
(Screw nuts may be damaged if overtightened)
• Keystroke Tones 10. DCS/CTCSS Icons
Selectable On/Off 6. Re-attach the belt clip.
11. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code
• Battery Level Indicator Numbers
• Low Battery 12. Power Saver Icon USB Charger Jack To charge batteries in radio:
Audible Alert 1. Check to see that the batteries have been
13. Memory Channel Number
• Auto Squelch inserted properly.
14. Scan/Memory Icon
• Maximum Range 2. Insert the cable into the charge jack located at the
Extender 15. Channel Numbers
right side of the radio.
16. VibrAlert® / Call Alert Icon
• Belt Clip 3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.
• Emergency Call Only use the supplied rechargeable batteries and desktop charger for
• IP54 Waterproof and recharging your Cobra microTALK® radio.
Dustproof Maximum range may vary and is based on Please charge new batteries for 8 hours for first time of use.
unobstructed line-of-sight communication
under ideal conditions. Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.

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 Turning your Radio On and Off
Operation Turn ON/OFF Knob clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn
the radio off.
Using Your Radio ON/OFF Knob 1. In the ON position, the radio chirps and briefly shows
For charging microTALK® radio(s) in desktop charger: all feature icons available on the radio.
1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown. 2. The display screen then shows the current channel,
2. Insert the micro-USB cable into jack on back of charger. code and all features that are enabled.
3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port. For
pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed Battery Low
near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Battery Low When battery power is low, the final bar in the Battery
If charging light is not on, check position of radio. Radio Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice
should be upright. The charge indicator light will stay on before the radio shuts off. Your batteries should be
(Red) as long as the radio is in the charging well, and the light will go off when recharged. It normally takes about 8 hours to fully charge
the charging is complete. batteries.
Note: To charge a single radio, you can bypass the desktop charger and simply
insert the micro-USB’s connector directly into the charge jack located at the
right of the radio. The radio will display flashing battery icon
while charging if the radio is on.
The radio will display flashing battery icon while charging.
Cobra recommends your radio be turned off while being charged. Auto Battery Save
Quick Start Battery Save Mode If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the radio
1. Turn ON/OFF/Volume Knob clockwise to turn the radio on and will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and the
counter clockwise to turn the radio off. Power Saver icon will flash in the display. This will not
2. Select a desired channel. (Details please refer P.8) affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming
transmissions.
Both radios must be tuned to the same
channel/privacy code to communicate. Communicating with Another Person
3. Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the Talk Button 1. Press and hold the Talk button.
microphone. 2. With the microphone about two inches (5 cm) from
4. When finished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a your mouth, speak in a normal voice.
response. 3. Release the Talk button when you are finished talking
Getting Started and listen for a response.
Two Inches
Waterproof from Mouth
You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the
This radio is waterproof to IP54 standards. It is dust / splashproof from any Talk button.
direction. The radio is resistant to water and rain splashes only when the
Both radios must be tuned to the same
battery cover, headset accessory and micro-USB ports are sealed. Open the channel/privacy code to communicate.
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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Listening for a Response MAX-RANGE Button To turn maximum range extender on (Turn off auto
Listening Release the Talk button to receive incoming squelch):
transmissions. Your microTALK® radio is always in – Press and hold the MAX-RANGE button for at least
Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are three seconds until you hear two beeps which indicates
not pressed. the maximum range extender is on.
To turn maximum range extender off (Turn on auto
To Adjust Volume squelch):
Volume Knob Press and hold MAX-RANGE Button for three seconds to
– Press and hold the MAX-RANGE button.
turn off the auto squelch, then rotating Volume Knob until
you reach a comfortable listening level.
1. Rotate Volume Knob clockwise to increase the Lock Function
volume.
The Lock function locks the Up, Down, Weather,
2. Rotate Volume Knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Lock Button Memory and Mode buttons to prevent accidental
3. Press and hold MAX-RANGE Button to enable the auto squelch. operation.
Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an uncomfortable To turn the lock on or off:
level, it could hurt your ear.
– Press and hold the Call/Lock button for three seconds.
Lock Icon
Call Button A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or
off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be
Press and release the Call button to alert others that you
Call Button displayed.
are calling.
The other person will hear a two second call tone.
This tone is used only to establish voice microTALK® Range
communications.
Maximum Range
Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
See page 12 on how to select between In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum
ten call tone settings. range.
Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce
LED/S.O.S. Flashlight
the range of the radio.
LED/S.O.S. Flashlight
Press and release the LED/S.O.S Flashlight button below Reduced Range
the Talk button to use the LED flashlight located at the Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the
bottom of the radio. range of the radio.
To activate S.O.S. function, press and hold the LED/S.O.S On Channels 8 through 14, 34 through 37, 53 through 56,
Flashlight button to turn on. Press and release to turn off your radio automatically switches to low power, which
the flashlight or S.O.S. function. Reduced Range will limit the range the radio can communicate.

Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

Your microTALK® radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and
unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached your Maximum
Range limit. Remember, you can achieve maximum
range by using maximum range extender.
You can turn off auto squelch (or turn on maximum range extender), allowing See page 6 for details.
all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.
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 Privacy Codes
Operation Your microTALK® radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch systems that
can help to reduce interference from other users on any given channel. CTCSS
Mode Functions (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) provides 38 privacy codes and DCS
(Digitally Coded Squelch) provides 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of
Scrolling Through the Mode Function 121 Privacy Codes. Either system can be used on channels (CH1-CH22), but
By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to select or turn on both systems cannot be used on the same channel at the same time.
preferred features of your microTALK® radio. When scrolling through the Mode
function, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined To successfully communicate using a privacy code, both
order: the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same
channel and to the same privacy code system (CTCSS or DCS)
Mode Button Channel Selection and privacy code number. Each channel will remember the
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes last privacy code system and number you select.
Set DCS Privacy Codes
Set Vox On/Off 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
Set Vox Sensitivity and DCS systems.
Set Call Tones 1-10
Set VibrAlert On/Off Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
Set Roger Beep On/Off To select a CTCSS privacy code:
Mode Button
Set Key Tones On/Off
1. After selecting a channel (only be available on channel
1~22), press the Mode button until the CTCSS icon
Channel Selection appears and the small numbers next to the channel
The radio has 60 channels, Channel 1 to 22 are compatible with other brands number flash on the display.
CTCSS Privacy Code
of Two-Way radios.
Mode Button 1. Briefly press and release Mode button, the channel If DCS is turned on at the channel selected,
number flashes. the display will flash the CTCSS icon and
“OFF.” To switch from DCS to CTCSS, press
2. Press Up or Down button to select a channel. (You can the Up or Down button while the display is
hold the Up or Down button for fast advance) Up/Down Button
flashing “OFF.” The display will then show the
3. When the desired channel is displayed, choose one of small numbers flashing and you will then be
Up/Down Button
the following. able to proceed to step 2.
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and
proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Talk or Call button to enter the new setting 2. Press using the Up or Down button to select a privacy code. You can hold
and return to Standby mode. the Up or Down button for fast advance.
Channel Number c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the 3. When your desired CTCSS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the
new setting and return to Standby mode. following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other
Both radios must be tuned to the functions.
same channel to communicate. b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to
Standby mode.
See page 20 for frequency c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the new setting and
allocations charts. return to Standby mode.
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Set DCS Privacy Codes Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)
Mode Button To select a DCS privacy code: 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
1. After selecting a channel (only be available on channel
volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.
1~22), press the Mode button until the DCS icon
appears and the small numbers flash on the display (00 Mode Button
To turn VOX mode on or off:
DCS Privacy Code
through 83). 1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon flashes on the
display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.
If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected, 2. Press the Up or Down button to turn VOX On or Off.
the display will flash the DCS icon and “OFF.”
Up/Down Button 3. Choose one of the following:
To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the Up
Up/Down Button
or Down button while the display is flashing a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and
“OFF.” The display will then show the small proceed to other functions.
numbers flashing and you will then be able to b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new
proceed to step 2. setting and return to Standby mode.
VOX Icon
c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the
2. Press using the Up or Down button to select a DCS privacy code. You can new setting and return to Standby mode.
hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.
3. When your desired DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the
following:
Mode Button To set VOX sensitivity:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other
functions. 1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon flashes and
b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to the current sensitivity level is displayed.
Standby mode.
The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed
c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the new setting and Up/Down Button
with letters “L” and a Number 1 through 5,
return to Standby mode. with Number 5 being the most sensitive level
and Number 1 being the least sensitive level.

2. Press the Up or Down button to change the setting.

VOX Sensitivity Level 3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and
proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the
new setting and return to Standby mode.

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Ten Call Tone Settings Roger Beep Confirmation Tone
You can choose between ten different Call Tone Settings to transmit Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button. This
a call alert. alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to
To change a call tone setting: speak.
Mode Button

1. Press the Mode button until the letter “C” and the Mode Button To turn roger beep on or off:
current call tone number (01 through 10) is displayed. 1. Press the Mode button until the Roger Beep icon
The current call tone will sound for three seconds. flashes. The current on or off setting is displayed.
Up/Down Button 2. Press the Up or Down button to hear the other call 2. Press the Up or Down button to select Roger Beep on
tone settings. Up/Down Button or off.
3. Choose one of the following: 3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and
proceed to other functions. proceed to other functions.
Call Tone Setting
b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new
Roger Beep Icon
setting and return to Standby mode. setting and return to Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the
new setting and return to Standby mode. new setting and return to Standby mode.

VibrAlert® and Call Alert

Your microTALK® radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an Key Tone On/Off
audible call tone only or both with vibrating. When Key Tone is On, an audible tone will sound each time a button is
Call Tone On/ To change call settings: pressed.
Vibrate On
1. Press the Mode button until the Call Setting icon Mode Button To turn key tone on or off:
flashes on the display. The current setting (“01” 1. Press the Mode button until Key Tone icon flashes.
vibrate + ring, “02” ring only) is displayed. Current key tone status on or off will flash.
2. Press the Up or Down button to change the call 2. Press the Up or Down button to select key tone
Call Tone On/
setting. on or off.
Up/Down Button
Vibrate Off
3. Choose one of the following: 3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and
proceed to other functions. return to Standby mode.
b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode. Key Tone Icon setting and return to Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the
the new setting and return to Standby mode. new setting and return to Standby mode.

Note: VibraAlert will be suspended during

charging.

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10 Memory Location
Your microTALK® radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing your most If “oF” flashes in place of the privacy code numbers, a privacy
frequently used channels and channel/privacy code combinations. code is already set in the opposite (CTCSS or DCS) system. Press
the Up or Down button to cancel the opposite code and select a
These Memory Locations can be selected individually or can be scanned.
privacy code from the active system for the selected channel.
(See page 16 for memory location scan.)
MEM/ESC Button To program a memory location:
9. Choose one of the following:
1. Press the MEM/ESC button. Memory icon and the
a. Press the MEM/ESC button to enter the channel/privacy code in the
Memory Location show on the display.
selected memory location. Radio then proceeds to next memory
Up/Down Button
2. Press the Up or Down button to select the memory location, which will blink.
location (0 through 9).
b. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button to save the current state of the
Set Memory Function and return to Standby mode.
If a location has been programmed before,
its associated channel/privacy code will be
shown on the display. MEM/ESC Button To recall a stored memory channel location:
MEM/ESC Button
1. Press the MEM/ESC button until the Memory icon and
3. Press the MEM/ESC button to enter a new memory the memory location number flash on the display.
location or edit an already programmed memory 2. Press the Up or Down button to select a memory
location. Up/Down Button location (0 through 9).
Up/Down Button
4. Press the Up or Down button to select the memory
location. If a location has been programmed before,
5. Press the MEM/ESC button. The channel numbers will its associated channel/privacy code will
flash on the display. be shown on the display.

6. Press the Up or Down button to select a channel (1 Memory Channel

Memory Channel
through 60). 3. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button to return to
Standby mode on the selected memory location.
7. Press the MEM/ESC button. The CTCSS icon and
privacy code numbers will flash on the display (only be
available on channel 1~22). A memory location can be reprogrammed
Up/Down Button
8. Choose one of the following: at any time it is displayed. Press the
MEM/ESC button to begin.
a. Press the Up or Down button to select a CTCSS
privacy code (00 through 38) for the channel.
b. Press the MEM/ESC button to switch from CTCSS
to DCS. The DCS icon and privacy code numbers
will flash on the display. The Up or Down button
can then be used to select a DCS privacy code (00
through 83) for the channel (only be available on
channel 1~22).

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Channel Scan During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can
Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan channels. choose from the following:

Scan Button To scan channels: a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel. Your radio
will remain on that channel and return to Memory Standby mode.
1. Press and hold the Scan button until the Scan icon
appears and the radio begins scanning channels. b. Press the Up or Down button to resume scanning channels.
c. Press and hold the Scan button to return to Memory Standby.
Scan Channels
The radio will check privacy
codes while scanning 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
The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when scan is for long-range communications.
Up/Down Button on. Your radio will continue to scan all channels and stop
if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will HI/LOW Button To toggle between H - L Power Modes:
remain on that channel for 8 seconds after the last 1. Press and hold the HI/LOW button until Hi or Low
incoming transmission. icon toggles.

During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can

choose from the following: Hi/Low Icon Channel 8~14, 34~37, 53~56 only operate
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel. Your radio on Low power setting.
will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode.
b. Press the Up or Down button to resume scanning channels.
c. Press and hold the Scan button to return to Standby.

Memory Scan
Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan memory channels.
Scan Button To scan Memory channels:
1. Press and hold the Scan button while you are on
Memory Standby mode until the Scan Mem icons
show on the display.
Up/Down Button 2. Press either Up or Down to begin scanning
memory channels.
The Scan Mem will continue to be displayed when scan
is on. Your radio will continue to scan all memory
channels and stop if an incoming transmission is
detected. Your radio will remain on the channel
for 5 seconds after the last incoming transmission.

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NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels Emergency Alert Mode
You can use your microTALK® radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio The Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in your group of
channels transmitting in your area. your need for urgent help. RX680 series radios will operate in an automatic
Weather Button To listen to All Hazards Radio channels: “hands-free” emergency control mode for a total of 30 seconds after activating
the Emergency Alert. RX680 series radios in your group will automatically
1. Press the Weather button once until the All Hazards advance the speaker volume to the maximum setting and sound a warbling
Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards alert tone for 8 seconds. The alert tone is emitted from your own radio speaker
Radio channel are displayed. and the receiving radios in your group. After the 8 seconds alert, any spoken
Hazards Radio Icon 2. Use the Up or Down button to change All Hazards words or incidental sounds at your end will be transmitted to the group for 22
Radio channels. seconds. For the 30 seconds duration of Emergency Alert mode, RX680 series
radio controls and buttons will be locked to maximize reception of the
3. The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be
emergency message.
displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.
Emergency Alert Button 1. Press and hold the Emergency Alert button for 3
Up/Down Button 4. To exit All Hazards Radio, press and hold the
seconds.
Weather button.
2. Release the button after the LCD backlight flashes and
the alert tone begins to sound. There is no need to
*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration continue to hold the Emergency Alert button or use
PTT for your message to be transmitted.
LCD backlight flashes
Weather (WX) Alert Mode 3. After the alert tone ends you may speak into the
microphone. Your voice or incidental sounds will be
Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically
transmitted. The LCD backlight will continue to flash for
receive NOAA weather signals and warnings from designated weather
the duration of the 22 seconds period.
broadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and other
emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA. 4. After 30 seconds your radio speaker will emit a Talk
Confirmation Tone and the LCD backlight will stop
Weather Button This feature is set to OFF by default. flash. Operation then returns to normal two-way mode.

Make sure the strongest Weather channel is

selected for your area using the channel
selection in the previous menu. Note: All Cobra RX680/CXY900/PX650 series radios are fully
Weather Alert Icon compatible with the Emergency Alert feature if they would be tuned
To turn Weather Alert On or Off: to the same channel and same privacy code. Radio brands other
1. Press the Weather button twice until the Weather than Cobra RX680/CXY900/PX650 series can receive the emergency
Alert icon flashes on the display. The current On or Off alert signal, but may not respond with adjusted volume settings,
setting is displayed. locked controls, or a warbling alert tone. Users of other radio models
set to the same channel and code will hear a steady tone for 8
Up/Down Button 2. Press the Up and Down button to turn Weather Alert
seconds followed by the voice transmission for 22 seconds.
On or Off.
3. Press and hold the Weather button again to save the
new setting and exit the Weather Alert Mode and Warning: The Emergency Alert feature should only be used in the
return to Standby mode. The Weather Alert icon show event of an actual emergency. Cobra is not responsible if there is
on the display when it turned on. no response to the emergency alert from the receiving group.

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 The NOAA NWR Frequency Table
Operation
Channel No. NWR Frequency Channel No. NWR Frequency
General Specifications 1 163.275MHz 6 162.450MHz
Frequency Allocation and Compatibility 2 162.550MHz 7 162.500MHz
A = Channel No. for 60 Channel Models
B = Frequency in MHz 3 162.400MHz 8 162.525MHz
C = Power Output
4 162.475MHz 9 161.650MHz
D = Code System / Code No.
A B C D A B C D 5 162.425MHz 10 161.775MHz
1 462.5625 High ANY 31 462.5875 High DCS / 1
2 462.5875 High ANY 32 462.6375 High DCS / 4 IMPORTANT NOTICE:
3 462.6125 High ANY 33 462.6875 High DCS / 7 WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
4 462.6375 High ANY 34 467.5625 Low DCS / 10 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
5 462.6625 High ANY 35 467.6125 Low DCS / 13 conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must
6 462.6875 High ANY 36 467.6625 Low DCS / 16 accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
7 462.7125 High ANY 37 467.7125 Low DCS / 19
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
8 467.5625 Low ANY 38 462.5750 High DCS / 22 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
9 467.5875 Low ANY 39 462.6250 High DCS / 25 equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
10 467.6125 Low ANY 40 462.6750 High DCS / 28 communications.
11 467.6375 Low ANY 41 462.7250 High DCS / 31 However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
12 467.6625 Low ANY 42 462.5625 High CTCSS / 14 this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
13 467.6875 Low ANY 43 462.6125 High CTCSS / 11 the interference by one or more of the following measures:
14 467.7125 Low ANY 44 462.6625 High CTCSS / 8 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
15 462.5500 High ANY 45 462.7125 High CTCSS / 5 • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
16 462.5750 High ANY 46 462.5500 High CTCSS / 2 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
17 462.6000 High ANY 47 462.6000 High CTCSS / 37
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
18 462.6250 High ANY 48 462.6500 High CTCSS / 34
Safety Information for microTALK Radios
19 462.6500 High ANY 49 462.7000 High CTCSS / 31 Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the talk
20 462.6750 High ANY 50 462.5875 High DCS / 2 button is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate
21 462.7000 High ANY 51 462.6375 High DCS / 5 at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions
(FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices.
22 462.7250 High ANY 52 462.6875 High DCS / 8
Important
23 462.5625 High CTCSS / 38 53 467.5625 Low DCS / 11 FCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and
24 462.6125 High CTCSS / 35 54 467.6125 Low DCS / 14 meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra accessories supplied or
25 462.6625 High CTCSS / 32 55 467.6625 Low DCS / 17 designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC
RF exposure guidelines. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
26 462.7125 High CTCSS / 29 56 467.7125 Low DCS / 20 modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
27 462.5500 High CTCSS / 26 57 462.5750 High DCS / 23 Normal Position:
28 462.6000 High CTCSS / 23 58 462.6250 High DCS / 26 Hold the transmitter approximately two (2) inches from your face and speak in a normal
29 462.6500 High CTCSS / 20 59 462.6750 High DCS / 29 voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.
30 462.7000 High CTCSS / 17 60. 462.7250 High DCS / 32

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FCC Part 15.21 Warning Statement-
NOTE: THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT
EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH
MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
IC RSS-GEN Warranty
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: Limited One-Year Warranty
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
Cobra warrants your product against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device. of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils Cobra, at our sole discretion, will repair or replace your product (with the same or
radio excempts de licence. L;exploitation est autorisée aux deux condtions suivantes: comparable product) free of charge.
(1) l’appariel ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et Cobra will not pay shipping charges that you incur for sending your product to us. Products
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le received COD will be refused.
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. To make a warranty claim, we will require proof or purchase in the form of an invoice or
Radiation Exposure Statement: receipt. No proof of purchase is required for factory direct purchases.
Under ISEDC regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using the antenna that is Warranty Exclusions: Warranty does not apply to your product under any of the following
affixed to the radio transmitter. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, conditions: 1. The serial number has been removed or modified. 2. Your product has been
modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may void the user’s authority subjected to misuse or damage (including water damage, physical abuse, and/or improper
to operate the radio. installation). 3. Your product has been modified in any way. 4. Your receipt or
Any changes of modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance proof-of-purchase is from a non-authorized dealer or internet auction site including E-bay,
could void the user’s ability to operate the equipment. U-bid, or other non-authorized resellers.
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC/ISEDC with LIMITATION OF WARRANTY: EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, YOU ARE ACQUIRING
the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. THE PRODUCT “AS IS” AND “WHERE IS”, WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of COBRA SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY INCLUDING, BUT
the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. NOT LIMITED TO THOSE CONCERNING THE MERCHANTABILITY AND SUITABILITY OF THE
This device has been tested and certified to not exceed the exposure limit established by the PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. COBRA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
FCC/ISEDC. Tests for each device are performed in positions and locations (e.g. at the ear CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
and worn on the body) as required by the FCC/ISEDC. DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR MOUNTING OF THE PRODUCT.
For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC/ISEDC RF exposure The above limitations or exclusions shall be limited to the extent they violate the laws of any
guidelines when used with an accessory designated for this product or when used with an
particular state. Cobra is not responsible for products lost in shipment between the owner
accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 10mm from
the body. Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result in a violation of RF and our service center.
exposure guidelines. General Warranty Information
Each product we manufacture is covered by our factory warranty. While each product may have
unique components and policy, the general guideline below will apply to most Cobra products.
All Cobra products purchased factory-direct or from our Authorized Resellers will come with
a full one to three (1-3) year warranty from the date of the original retail purchase (see
policy statement above for full warranty details and exclusions).
Standard accessories packaged with each model will have a one-year factory warranty.
Accessory items have a one-year factory warranty.
Shipping to our facility is not covered in our warranty. Return shipping is included within the US.
MODEL RX680: This warranty is non-transferrable.
For the sake of clarity, ‘repair or replace the Product or its defective part’ does not include
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
removal or installation work, costs or expenses which include but are not limited to labor
following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
costs or expenses.
and 2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference
Cobra will not be responsible for lost packages.
that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Please contact your authorized local reseller or agent for warranty information.
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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