Owner’s Manual TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL PX500 Owner’s Manual Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® PX500 Printed in China Part No.
Before operating the radio, please read all safety and operating instructions. Save all instructions in a safe place for future reference. Introduction Making Life Easier and Safer WARNING: Important Safety Instructions 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 with most high quality micro-USB chargers that fully conform to the USB standards. 2.
Introduction Customer Assistance 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 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 possible. 2.
Caring for Your microTALK® Radio Backlit LCD Display 2 3 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. 4 5 1 Installing Batteries 6 1. Remove Holster by releasing the belt clip latch and slide the holster downward. Holster 1 7 2 Features 8 10 • 22 Channels 3.
Operation Using Your Radio For charging microTALK® radio(s) in desktop charger: 1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown. 2. Insert the micro-USB cable into jack on back of charger. 3. 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 upright.
To Adjust Volume Operation 1. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume. 2. Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear. Mode Functions Scrolling Through the Mode Function Call Button Call Button By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK® radio.
Channel and Default Privacy Code Table Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Privacy Code Type Number CTCSS 1 CTCSS 11 CTCSS 22 CTCSS 33 DCS 1 DCS 11 DCS 22 DCS 33 DCS 44 DCS 55 DCS 66 Channel 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Privacy Code Type Number DCS 77 CTCSS 1 CTCSS 11 CTCSS 22 CTCSS 33 DCS 1 DCS 11 DCS 22 DCS 33 DCS 44 DCS 55 You can change your radio to a different Privacy Codes for working with other radio with different privacy code or without privacy code. See page 7 and 8 for procedures.
Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) Call Alert 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. Your microTALK® radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone. Mode Button To turn VOX mode on or off: 1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon shown on the display.
Operation General Specifications Frequency Allocation and Compatibility A = Channel No. for 22 Channel Models B = Frequency in MHz C = Power Output A B C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 462.5500 462.5750 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.
Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgment Limited One-Year Warranty Altis Global Limited warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that this product and the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase. During this period, Altis will, repair or replace, at its sole option and discretion, this product or any defective parts.
